SHLD Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

SHLD has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.56%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 123.92%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.46%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 58.03%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Industrials

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
UNHG 180 M 11.2% 14.1%
PSCI 163 M 1.59% 2.77%
XLI 27,482 M 1.35% 2.40%
EXI 1,078 M 1.39% 2.29%
FIDU 1,670 M 1.10% 1.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NATO 81 M 719% 83.3%
EUAD 1,427 M 635% 83.3%
RSPN 921 M 164% 80.9%
MISL 1,463 M 116% 85.1%
MADE 35 M 107% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Industrials

XLI
VIS
FIDU
Fidelity MSCI
1.10% Yield
EXI
MADE
Trust
1.01% Yield

SHLD Dividend History: Last 5 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-01-07 0.237 99.2% 0.36%
2025-06-27 0.119 -13.8% 0.2%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-07 Semiannual 0.138 126.2% 0.37%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-07-05 Semiannual 0.061 -14.1% 0.18%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-08 Semiannual 0.071 0% 0.25%

SHLD Dividend FAQ

The Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE ARCA: SHLD) allocates at least 80% of its net assets-plus any investment-purpose borrowings-to securities that track the Global X Defense Tech Index, which can include common stocks, ADRs, and GDRs. The index is owned and constructed by Global X Management Company, an affiliate of the fund’s adviser, and the ETF is classified as a non-diversified industrials vehicle.

What is the Dividend Yield of SHLD?

As of February 2026, SHLD`s dividend yield is 0.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.36 USD by the current share price of 72.86.

Does SHLD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SHLD paid a dividend of 0.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.237 USD.

How often does SHLD pay dividends?

SHLD pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SHLD has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

SHLD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SHLD for the next 4 payments are between 0.221 (-6.8%) and 0.305 (+28.7%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SHLD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.237 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Defense Tech (SHLD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SHLD?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SHLD?

SHLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 124% per year.
Strong growth: SHLD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SHLD?

SHLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.46%. If you bought SHLD's shares at 24.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SHLD?

SHLD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Defense Tech has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SHLD have a good Dividend Yield?

SHLD`s 0.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SHLD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SHLD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SHLD?

SHLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-02-01 02:18