PKE Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

PKE has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.01%
Payout Ratio 116.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.62%
Consistency Lifetime 79.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.53%
Payout FCF 291.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 70.35%

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: 69.5%
Total Return 5y: 120.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 80,442 M 6.90% 18.1%
BSP 77,173 M 1.91% 9.65%
RHM 96,202 M 0.51% 10.0%
LMT 146,757 M 2.94% 4.53%
AM 29,058 M 1.54% 5.65%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TDG 80,442 M 69.4% 44.3%
SAF 148,066 M 61.2% 88.3%
RHM 96,202 M 41.9% 90.5%
HAG 11,402 M 40.0% 100%
FII 2,886 M 29.2% 91.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC
Northrop Grumman
 1.73% Yield
FII
Lisi S.A
 1.41% Yield
LMT
Lockheed Martin
 2.94% Yield
GD
General Dynamics
 1.91% Yield
HII
Huntington Ingalls
 2.32% Yield

PKE 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
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-02-04 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.58%
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-11-05 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.62%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.85%
2025-04-02 2025-04-02 2025-05-02 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.95%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-02-04 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.88%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-11-05 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.97%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-08-02 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.91%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-05-03 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.75%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-02-02 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.86%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-11-03 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.79%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-08-04 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.89%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-05-05 Quarterly 0.125 -87.5% 0.95%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-04-06 Other 1 900% 7.21%
2023-01-03 2023-01-04 2023-02-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.75%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-11-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.89%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-08-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.81%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-05-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.76%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-02-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.77%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-11-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.72%
2021-06-30 2021-07-01 2021-08-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.68%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-05-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.75%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-02-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-11-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-07-01 2020-07-03 2020-08-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-05-05 Quarterly 0.1 -90% N/A
2020-01-17 2020-01-21 2020-02-20 Other 1 900% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-02-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-11-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.1 -97.6% N/A
2019-02-04 2019-02-05 2019-02-26 Other 4.25 4150% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-02-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-11-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-08-07 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.1 -96.7% N/A
2018-01-22 2018-01-23 2018-02-13 Other 3 2900% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-02-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-11-07 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-03-31 2017-04-04 2017-05-02 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-02-07 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-06-30 2016-07-05 2016-08-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-03-31 2016-04-04 2016-05-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-12-31 2016-01-05 2016-02-02 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-10-01 2015-10-05 2015-11-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-02 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-03 2015-05-04 Quarterly 0.1 -93.3% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-02-24 Other 1.5 1400% N/A
2014-12-31 2015-01-05 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

PKE Dividend FAQ

Park Aerospace Corp. (formerly Park Electrochemical Corp.) designs, manufactures, and sells advanced composite solutions-including film adhesives, lightning-strike protection, and ablative materials-for primary and secondary structures across the jet, military, UAV, business-jet, general-aviation, and rotary-wing segments worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of PKE?

As of February 2026, PKE`s dividend yield is 3.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 24.32.

Does PKE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PKE paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 0.125 USD.

How often does PKE pay dividends?

PKE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PKE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

PKE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PKE for the next 4 payments are between 0.224 (+79.2%) and 0.477 (+281.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will PKE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Park Electrochemical (PKE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PKE?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of PKE?

PKE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.6% per year.
Strong growth: PKE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PKE?

PKE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.53%. If you bought PKE's shares at 11.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.53% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PKE?

PKE Payout Consistency is 79.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Park Electrochemical has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PKE have a good Dividend Yield?

PKE`s 3.01% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PKE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PKE is 116.5%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of PKE?

PKE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.35%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PKE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PKE's Outstanding Shares?

Park Electrochemical's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.64% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 PKE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 9, 2000 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 15,451,300
1986 15,466,300 +0.1%
1987 15,466,300
1988 15,514,200 +0.31%
1989 15,526,200 +0.08%
1990 14,416,800 -7.15%
1991 13,568,200 -5.89%
1992 13,619,200 +0.38%
1993 11,943,000 -12.31%
1994 17,052,500 +42.78%
1995 17,319,000 +1.56%
1996 16,905,000 -2.39%
1997 17,077,500 +1.02%
1998 15,477,000 -9.37%
1999 19,831,500 +28.14%
2000 20,217,000 +1.94%
2001 19,559,000 -3.25%
2002 19,682,000 +0.63%
2003 20,083,000 +2.04%
2004 20,061,000 -0.11%
2005 20,251,000 +0.95%
2006 20,332,000 +0.4%
2007 20,452,000 +0.59%
2008 20,512,000 +0.29%
2009 20,573,000 +0.3%
2010 20,674,000 +0.49%
2011 20,756,000 +0.4%
2012 20,803,000 +0.23%
2013 20,917,000 +0.55%
2014 20,989,000 +0.34%
2015 20,253,000 -3.51%
2016 20,235,000 -0.09%
2017 20,261,000 +0.13%
2018 20,352,000 +0.45%
2019 20,617,000 +1.3%
2020 20,434,000 -0.89%
2021 20,503,000 +0.34%
2022 20,510,000 +0.03%
2023 20,355,000 -0.76%
2024 20,077,000 -1.37%
2025 20,095,000 +0.09%

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: 2026-02-06 03:11