Dow (DOW) Dividend History & Yield
Dow (DOW) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 4.82%. The most recent dividend was $0.3500/share on Mar 13, 2026, paid Quarterly.
DOW
Current Yield
4.82%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.75
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
-56.8%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
-25.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
-5.59%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
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Dividend health
Chowder score
-0.8%
FCF payout ratio
40.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
18.5x
Interest coverage
-1.03x
ROIC (TTM)
-5.2%
Dividend Safety Score
2 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is -56.8%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-2.03) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.75).
No dividend cuts in 7 years
1 dividend cut(s) in 7 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
7+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 7 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 40.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 18.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Earnings are negative while dividends are still growing — unsustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 29, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 12, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Feb 27, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Nov 28, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 12, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Aug 29, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 12, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date May 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 13, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Feb 28, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Nov 29, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Aug 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date May 31, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Feb 28, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 8, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Nov 29, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 8, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Aug 30, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 8, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 0 year-over-year increases across 6 calendar years of data (2020–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.1000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.8000 | $2.1000 | -25.0% |
| 2024 | $2.8000 | $2.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $2.8000 | $2.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $2.8000 | $2.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $2.8000 | $2.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | — | $2.8000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Dow (DOW) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$2.49B
YoY change
-24.2%
5Y CAGR
-6.4%
Peak year (2018)
$3.71B
Latest annual
$1.49B
Cash dividends paid over time for Dow (DOW)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Dow (DOW)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.49B | -24.2% | -$476.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.97B | -0.3% | -$6.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.97B | -1.7% | -$34.00M | ||
| 2022 | $2.01B | -3.2% | -$67.00M | ||
| 2021 | $2.07B | +0.1% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2020 | $2.07B | -0.7% | -$14.00M | ||
| 2019 | $2.08B | -43.8% | -$1.63B | ||
| 2018 | $3.71B | +14.7% | +$476.00M | ||
| 2017 | $3.23B | +31.4% | +$773.00M | ||
| 2016 | $2.46B | +9.3% | +$209.00M | ||
| 2015 | $2.25B | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Dow (DOW) reported dividends paid of $1.49B – declined 24.2% year-over-year.
Dow dividends paid has contracted on net over the period, with a -6.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Dow dividends paid plunged from $3.71B in 2018 to $1.49B in 2025, a 59.8% drawdown.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $3.71B in 2018 and its low of $1.49B in 2025.
Within Basic Materials, Dow (DOW) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $930.50M.
Dow Dividends Paid 2025: $1.49B
Dow dividends paid in 2025 was $1.49B, declined 24.2% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Dow Dividends Paid 2024: $1.97B
Dow dividends paid in 2024 was $1.97B, edged down 0.3% below 2023.
Dow Dividends Paid 2023: $1.97B
Dow dividends paid in 2023 was $1.97B, edged down 1.7% below 2022.
Dow Dividends Paid 2022: $2.01B
Dow dividends paid in 2022 was $2.01B, edged down 3.2% below 2021.
Dow Dividends Paid 2021: $2.07B
Dow dividends paid in 2021 was $2.07B.
See more financial history for Dow (DOW).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Dow, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $2.81B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $2.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $1.11B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $996.00M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $865.00M | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $789.80M | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $753.60M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $728.08M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Dow pay dividends?
Yes, Dow (DOW) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.75 per share annually, yielding 4.82%.
What is Dow's dividend yield?
Dow (DOW) has a current dividend yield of 4.82%.
Is Dow's dividend safe?
Dow (DOW) passes 2 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Dow increased its dividend?
Dow (DOW) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Dow's dividend payout ratio?
Dow (DOW) has a dividend payout ratio of -56.8%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Dow's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Dow (DOW) is $2.49B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Dow dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Dow (DOW) dividends paid changed -24.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dow dividends paid?
Dow (DOW) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -6.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dow dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Dow dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.71B in 2018.
What was Dow dividends paid in 2024?
Dow (DOW) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.97B.
What was Dow dividends paid in 2025?
Dow (DOW) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.49B.
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