CAL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

CAL has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.92%
Payout Ratio 21.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 93.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Payout FCF 189.9%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 40.19%

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: -23.3%
Total Return 5y: -14.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,420 M 8.73% 19.0%
JILL 238 M 1.98% 7.22%
GAP 10,302 M 2.96% 3.59%
TJX 173,463 M 1.23% 3.19%
ROST 61,354 M 1.12% 1.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JILL 238 M 52.4% 36.3%
TJX 173,463 M 12.2% 90.8%
ROST 61,354 M 9.18% 93.5%
SCVL 532 M 7.38% 94.3%
GAP 10,302 M 7.50% 95.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel Retail

ROST
Ross Stores
 1.12% Yield
GAP
The Gap
 2.96% Yield

CAL 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
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.54%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.45%
2025-06-05 2025-06-05 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.53%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.4%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.3%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.23%
2024-06-05 2024-06-05 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.21%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.18%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.22%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.25%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.31%
2023-03-22 2023-03-23 2023-04-06 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.32%
2022-12-21 2022-12-22 2023-01-06 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.35%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.28%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.25%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-04-08 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.36%
2021-12-21 2021-12-22 2022-01-06 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.33%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.31%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.26%
2021-03-24 2021-03-25 2021-04-09 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.37%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2021-01-06 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2020-09-10 2020-09-11 2020-10-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2020-01-09 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-04-09 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2019-01-09 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-26 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-06-15 2017-06-19 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-09-15 2016-09-19 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-05-13 0.07 0% N/A
2016-03-17 2016-03-21 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-06-16 2015-06-18 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-09-15 2014-09-17 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-06-16 2014-06-18 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-03-20 2014-03-24 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A

CAL Dividend FAQ

Caleres, Inc. (NYSE: CAL) designs, sources, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of footwear across the United States, Canada, East Asia, and other international markets. The business operates through two primary segments-Famous Footwear (a large-format discount retailer) and Brand Portfolio (which includes owned and licensed brands such as Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, and Naturalizer)-and sells both through its own brick-and-mortar stores, wholesale partners, and a suite of e-commerce sites.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAL?

As of February 2026, CAL`s dividend yield is 1.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 USD by the current share price of 12.98.

Does CAL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CAL paid a dividend of 0.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 0.07 USD.

How often does CAL pay dividends?

CAL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

CAL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAL for the next 4 payments are between 0.065 (-7.1%) and 0.068 (-2.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will CAL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.07 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Caleres (CAL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CAL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CAL?

CAL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CAL?

CAL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.85%. If you bought CAL's shares at 15.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CAL?

CAL Payout Consistency is 93.2%. 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: Caleres has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CAL have a good Dividend Yield?

CAL`s 1.92% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAL is 21.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAL?

CAL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CAL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CAL's Outstanding Shares?

Caleres's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.92% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CAL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 3, 2007 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 43,422,100
1986 41,232,800 -5.04%
1987 40,234,800 -2.42%
1988 39,014,200 -3.03%
1989 38,824,800 -0.49%
1990 38,754,300 -0.18%
1991 38,376,400 -0.98%
1992 38,532,900 +0.41%
1993 38,850,000 +0.82%
1994 39,651,300 +2.06%
1995 39,642,200 -0.02%
1996 39,720,500 +0.2%
1997 39,335,600 -0.97%
1998 40,272,200 +2.38%
1999 41,070,000 +1.98%
2000 39,985,300 -2.64%
2001 39,142,300 -2.11%
2002 39,994,200 +2.18%
2003 42,028,500 +5.09%
2004 41,918,300 -0.26%
2005 42,623,700 +1.68%
2006 43,580,000 +2.24%
2007 44,469,000 +2.04%
2008 41,859,000 -5.87%
2009 41,653,000 -0.49%
2010 42,608,000 +2.29%
2011 40,610,000 -4.69%
2012 40,935,000 +0.8%
2013 41,766,000 +2.03%
2014 42,328,000 +1.35%
2015 42,465,000 +0.32%
2016 41,939,000 -1.24%
2017 41,970,000 +0.07%
2018 42,106,000 +0.32%
2019 39,313,000 -6.63%
2020 36,730,000 -6.57%
2021 37,346,000 +1.68%
2022 34,886,000 -6.59%
2023 33,933,000 -2.73%
2024 33,541,000 -1.16%
2025 32,644,000 -2.67%

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: 2026-01-30 14:21