CET Dividend History & Analysis | 5.5% Yield

CET has a dividend yield of 5.5% and paid 2.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.54%
Payout Ratio 74.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -7.88%
Consistency Lifetime 78.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.67%
Payout FCF 195.2%
Streak Years 46
Dividend Rating 38.31%

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: 14.9%
Total Return 5y: 106%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

CET 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
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-19 Semiannual 2.45 880% 5.06%
2025-06-17 2025-06-17 2025-06-27 Semiannual 0.25 -87.8% 0.53%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-20 Semiannual 2.05 925% 4.36%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-26 Semiannual 0.2 266.6% 0.46%
2024-06-13 0.0546 -96.7% 0.12%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-21 Semiannual 1.65 725% 4.75%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-27 Semiannual 0.2 -60% 0.56%
2022-11-11 2022-11-14 2022-12-22 SemiAnnual 0.5 -77.8% 1.43%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-22 Semiannual 2.25 1025% 6.33%
2022-06-10 2022-06-13 2022-06-24 Semiannual 0.2 -94.4% 0.54%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-22 Semiannual 3.55 1675% 8.52%
2021-06-11 2021-06-14 2021-06-25 Semiannual 0.2 -69.2% 0.48%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-22 Semiannual 0.65 225% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-26 Semiannual 0.2 -45.9% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-23 Semiannual 0.37 85% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-25 Semiannual 0.2 -83.3% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-12-20 Semiannual 1.2 380% N/A
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-26 Semiannual 0.25 -68.8% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-21 Semiannual 0.8 300% N/A
2017-06-09 2017-06-13 2017-06-27 Semiannual 0.2 -74.4% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-21 Semiannual 0.78 290% N/A
2016-06-10 2016-06-14 2016-06-28 Semiannual 0.2 122.2% N/A
2015-11-13 2015-11-17 2015-12-22 Semiannual 0.09 -55% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-23 Semiannual 0.2 -87.1% N/A
2014-11-14 2014-11-18 2014-12-22 Semiannual 1.55 675% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-24 Semiannual 0.2 -94.3% N/A
2013-11-15 2013-11-19 2013-12-26 Semiannual 3.5 1650% N/A
2013-06-07 2013-06-11 2013-06-25 Semiannual 0.2 0% N/A
2012-12-26 2012-12-28 2013-01-16 Other 0.2 -63% N/A
2012-11-13 2012-11-15 2012-12-21 Semiannual 0.54 170% N/A
2012-06-08 2012-06-12 2012-06-26 Semiannual 0.2 -75% N/A
2011-11-09 2011-11-14 2011-12-21 Semiannual 0.8 300% N/A
2011-06-08 2011-06-10 2011-06-28 Semiannual 0.2 -71.4% N/A
2010-11-09 2010-11-12 2010-12-22 Semiannual 0.7 250% N/A
2010-06-23 2010-06-25 2010-07-12 Semiannual 0.2 -63.6% N/A
2009-11-10 2009-11-13 2009-12-23 Semiannual 0.55 194.1% N/A
2009-06-05 0.187 87% N/A
2009-06-03 2009-06-05 2009-06-19 Semiannual 0.1 -28.6% N/A
2008-12-26 2008-12-30 2009-01-13 Other 0.14 -93.4% N/A
2008-11-12 2008-11-14 2008-12-23 Semiannual 2.12 960% N/A
2008-06-04 2008-06-06 2008-06-20 Semiannual 0.2 -90.9% N/A
2007-11-14 2007-11-16 2007-12-27 Semiannual 2.2 1000% N/A
2007-06-06 2007-06-08 2007-06-22 Semiannual 0.2 -90.1% N/A
2006-11-15 2006-11-17 2006-12-27 Semiannual 2.02 910% N/A
2006-06-02 2006-06-06 2006-06-23 Semiannual 0.2 -87.1% N/A
2005-11-11 1.55 -13.9% N/A
2005-11-09 2005-11-14 2005-12-27 1.8 5900% N/A
2005-06-03 2005-06-07 2005-06-24 Semiannual 0.03 -97.4% N/A
2004-11-09 2004-11-12 2004-12-27 Semiannual 1.17 680% N/A
2004-06-04 2004-06-08 2004-06-25 Semiannual 0.15 0% N/A

CET Dividend FAQ

Central Securities Corp. (NYSE MKT:CET) is a publicly traded investment manager headquartered in New York City, founded on October 1 1929. The firm’s primary mandate is to allocate capital across U.S. public equities, but it also holds a diversified set of securities including corporate and government bonds, convertible and preferred stocks, warrants, options, real-estate assets, and short-term obligations.

What is the Dividend Yield of CET?

As of February 2026, CET`s dividend yield is 5.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 52.13.

Does CET pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CET paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 2.45 USD.

How often does CET pay dividends?

CET pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, CET has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

CET dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CET for the next 4 payments are between 0.51 (-79.2%) and 1.149 (-53.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CET pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Central Securities (CET) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CET?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CET?

CET's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -7.88% per year.
Negative growth: CET's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CET?

CET's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.7%. If you bought CET's shares at 25.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CET?

CET Payout Consistency is 78.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Central Securities has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CET have a good Dividend Yield?

CET`s 5.54% 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 CET?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CET is 74.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of CET?

CET`s Overall Dividend Rating is 38.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CET Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CET's Outstanding Shares?

Central Securities's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.92% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

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

Has CET ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 1980 with a ratio of 51:50.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 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
2006 20,000,000
2008 20,000,000
2010 22,684,700
2011 22,892,300 +0.92%
2012 24,188,200 +5.66%
2013 24,716,600 +2.18%
2014 25,129,600 +1.67%
2015 25,483,700 +1.41%
2016 24,881,700 -2.36%
2017 25,143,600 +1.05%
2018 25,347,900 +0.81%
2019 25,889,200 +2.14%
2020 26,240,400 +1.36%
2021 27,266,400 +3.91%
2022 27,988,300 +2.65%
2023 28,387,800 +1.43%
2024 28,935,700 +1.93%
2025 28,913,700 -0.08%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38