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Dividend History Chart
10 years of annual dividends per share for any stock — color-coded raises and cuts, CAGR, yield, and consecutive-raise streak. Use alongside the dividend yield calculator and DRIP calculator for a full income picture.
A dividend history chart plots annual dividends paid per share — consistent growth signals earnings discipline and management confidence in future cash flows, while any cut is a red flag requiring an immediate explanation.Green bars show years the dividend grew; red bars signal a cut or omission, which historically precedes prolonged price weakness and is often the first visible sign of balance-sheet stress. The consecutive-raise streak — the dividend aristocrat count — measures uninterrupted annual increases; companies with 10+ year streaks have typically managed the dividend through at least one full business cycle. Pair the chart with the payout ratio to verify the dividend is covered by earnings.
How to Read a Dividend History Chart
A dividend history chart plots the total dividends paid per share in each calendar year. Green bars mean the dividend grew vs. the prior year — a sign management is confident in future earnings. Red bars signal a cut or omission, which historically precedes prolonged price weakness and is often the first visible sign of balance-sheet stress.
The 5-year CAGR (compound annual growth rate) tells you how fast the income stream has compounded. A 7–10% dividend CAGR effectively doubles your yield-on-cost every seven to ten years, making reinvestment decisions significantly more valuable for long-hold investors.
The consecutive-raise streak — sometimes called the "dividend aristocrat" count — measures uninterrupted annual increases. Companies with streaks of 10+ years have typically managed the dividend through at least one full business cycle, which provides stronger income stability evidence than yield alone.
Yield history adds another layer: a rising dividend combined with a falling yield means the stock price appreciated faster than the payout, signaling that the market is pricing in continued growth. A rising yield despite stable dividends often means the market has re-rated the stock lower — worth investigating before assuming it is a bargain.
Pair this chart with the dividend yield calculator for payout-ratio safety context, and the dividend safety screener to rank peers by composite safety score.
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