Prudential Financial (PRU) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderPrudential Financial (PRU) has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years and currently yields 3.97%. The most recent dividend was $1.4000/share on Mar 12, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
3.97%
TTM Dividend/Share
$4.10
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
41.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
18 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.85%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
4.18%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
8.27%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.2%
FCF payout ratio
5.2%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.8x
Interest coverage
4.17x
ROIC (TTM)
8.1%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 41.9%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($17.83) covers dividend/share ($4.10).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
18 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 5.2%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.8x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (4.2%) exceeds EPS growth (-21.8%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 26, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 11, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4000
Ex-date Feb 17, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4000
Ex-date Nov 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3500
Ex-date Aug 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 11, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3500
Ex-date May 20, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 12, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3500
Ex-date Feb 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3500
Ex-date Nov 19, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 12, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3000
Ex-date Aug 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 12, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3000
Ex-date May 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3000
Ex-date Feb 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3000
Ex-date Nov 20, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Aug 21, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $1.4000 | $1.4000 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $1.4000 | $1.4000 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $1.3500 | $1.3500 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | $1.3500 | $1.3500 |
| May 20, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $1.3500 | $1.3500 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | $1.3500 | $1.3500 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | $1.3000 | $1.3000 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | $1.3000 | $1.3000 |
| May 20, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | $1.3000 | $1.3000 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $1.3000 | $1.3000 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Prudential Financial has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 18 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.4000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $5.2000 | $5.4000 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $5.0000 | $5.2000 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $4.8000 | $5.0000 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $4.6000 | $4.8000 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $4.4000 | $4.6000 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | $4.0000 | $4.4000 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | $3.6000 | $4.0000 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | $3.0000 | $3.6000 | +20.0% |
| 2017 | $2.8000 | $3.0000 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | $2.4400 | $2.8000 | +14.8% |
| 2015 | $2.1700 | $2.4400 | +12.4% |
| 2014 | $1.7300 | $2.1700 | +25.4% |
| 2013 | — | $1.7300 | — |
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 Prudential Financial (PRU) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.94B
YoY change
+1.9%
5Y CAGR
+1.7%
Peak year (2025)
$1.93B
Latest annual
$1.93B
Cash dividends paid over time for Prudential Financial (PRU)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Prudential Financial (PRU)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.93B | +1.9% | +$35.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.89B | +2.4% | +$45.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.85B | +1.6% | +$29.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.82B | +0.2% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.81B | +2.7% | +$48.00M | ||
| 2020 | $1.77B | +7.6% | +$125.00M | ||
| 2019 | $1.64B | +7.9% | +$120.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.52B | +17.4% | +$225.00M | ||
| 2017 | $1.30B | -0.3% | -$4.00M | ||
| 2016 | $1.30B | +16.4% | +$183.00M | ||
| 2015 | $1.12B | +8.8% | +$90.00M | ||
| 2014 | $1.03B | +21.3% | +$180.00M | ||
| 2013 | $847.00M | +10.3% | +$79.00M | ||
| 2012 | $768.00M | +9.1% | +$64.00M | ||
| 2011 | $704.00M | +22.4% | +$129.00M | ||
| 2010 | $575.00M | +65.7% | +$228.00M | ||
| 2009 | $347.00M | +9.5% | +$30.00M | ||
| 2008 | $317.00M | -40.5% | -$216.00M | ||
| 2007 | $533.00M | +21.1% | +$93.00M | ||
| 2006 | $440.00M | +11.7% | +$46.00M | ||
| 2005 | $394.00M | +15.5% | +$53.00M | ||
| 2004 | $341.00M | +24.0% | +$66.00M | ||
| 2003 | $275.00M | +43.2% | +$83.00M | ||
| 2002 | $192.00M | — | +$192.00M | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | — |
In 2025, Prudential Financial (PRU) dividends paid totalled $1.93B – edged up 1.9% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Prudential Financial dividends paid expanded at a +1.7% compound annual rate, sustaining 8 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $1.93B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2001.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Prudential Financial (PRU) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Prudential Financial Dividends Paid 2025: $1.93B
Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2025 was $1.93B, edged up 1.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Prudential Financial Dividends Paid 2024: $1.89B
Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2024 was $1.89B, edged up 2.4% from 2023.
Prudential Financial Dividends Paid 2023: $1.85B
Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2023 was $1.85B, edged up 1.6% from 2022.
Prudential Financial Dividends Paid 2022: $1.82B
Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2022 was $1.82B, edged up 0.2% from 2021.
Prudential Financial Dividends Paid 2021: $1.81B
Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2021 was $1.81B.
See more financial history for Prudential Financial (PRU).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Prudential Financial, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Prudential Financial pay dividends?
Yes, Prudential Financial (PRU) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $4.10 per share annually, yielding 3.97%.
What is Prudential Financial's dividend yield?
Prudential Financial (PRU) has a current dividend yield of 3.97%.
Is Prudential Financial's dividend safe?
Prudential Financial (PRU) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Prudential Financial increased its dividend?
Prudential Financial (PRU) has 18 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Prudential Financial's dividend payout ratio?
Prudential Financial (PRU) has a dividend payout ratio of 41.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Prudential Financial's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Prudential Financial (PRU) is $1.94B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Prudential Financial dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Prudential Financial (PRU) dividends paid changed +1.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Prudential Financial dividends paid?
Prudential Financial (PRU) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +1.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Prudential Financial dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Prudential Financial dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.93B in 2025.
What was Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2024?
Prudential Financial (PRU) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.89B.
What was Prudential Financial dividends paid in 2025?
Prudential Financial (PRU) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.93B.
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