SAFT Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield

SAFT has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 3.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.77%
Payout Ratio 68.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.28%
Consistency Lifetime 98.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.80%
Payout FCF 31.4%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 57.84%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 6.1%
Total Return 5y: 27.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
DGICA 689 M 5.16% 6.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Property & Casualty Insurance

CB
Chubb
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UFCS
United Fire
 2.11% Yield

SAFT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.92 0% 1.23%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.92 2.2% 1.26%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.1%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.19%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.06%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.03%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.17%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.1%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.18%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.29%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.22%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.13%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.99%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.97%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.08%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.17%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.1%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.06%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.1%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.9 12.5% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.8 14.3% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.7 16.7% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A

SAFT Dividend FAQ

Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFT) is a U.S.–focused property-and-casualty carrier that underwrites private passenger auto, commercial auto, homeowners, business-owners, personal and commercial umbrella, inland-marine, and watercraft policies. Distribution is conducted exclusively through a network of independent agents, and the firm’s product suite includes both standard lines (e.g., bodily-injury liability, collision coverage) and specialty excess-liability solutions for individuals and commercial fleets.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAFT?

As of February 2026, SAFT`s dividend yield is 4.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.64 USD by the current share price of 80.22.

Does SAFT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SAFT paid a dividend of 3.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.92 USD.

How often does SAFT pay dividends?

SAFT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SAFT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

SAFT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SAFT for the next 4 payments are between 0.905 (-1.6%) and 0.932 (+1.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SAFT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.92 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Safety Insurance (SAFT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAFT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Safety Insurance (SAFT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SAFT?

SAFT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.28% per year.
Weak growth: SAFT's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SAFT?

SAFT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.80%. If you bought SAFT's shares at 62.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SAFT?

SAFT Payout Consistency is 98.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Safety Insurance has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SAFT have a good Dividend Yield?

SAFT`s 4.77% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SAFT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAFT is 68.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAFT?

SAFT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SAFT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SAFT's Outstanding Shares?

Safety Insurance's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SAFT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 910,800
2002 15,260,000 +1575.45%
2003 15,260,300 +0%
2004 15,440,000 +1.18%
2005 15,710,600 +1.75%
2006 15,992,200 +1.79%
2007 16,024,800 +0.2%
2008 16,167,900 +0.89%
2009 15,085,100 -6.7%
2010 15,100,300 +0.1%
2011 15,195,800 +0.63%
2012 15,328,800 +0.88%
2013 15,412,700 +0.55%
2014 15,053,900 -2.33%
2015 14,902,600 -1.01%
2016 15,074,400 +1.15%
2017 15,170,500 +0.64%
2018 15,267,300 +0.64%
2019 15,340,500 +0.48%
2020 14,866,700 -3.09%
2021 14,934,200 +0.45%
2022 14,701,900 -1.56%
2023 14,678,000 -0.16%
2024 14,722,200 +0.3%
2025 14,768,600 +0.32%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18