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Yield 12m 5.32%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.30
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 22.08%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.18%
Payout Ratio 22.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 74.2%
Total Return 12m: 10.75%
#56 in Group
Total Return 5y: 107.20%
#44 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CET 1,251m 5.32% 11.2%
OXLC 1,932m 33.2% 78.2%
ECC 806m 26.0% 79.2%
LFE 47m 16.6% 79.2%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CET 1,251m 22.1% 22.2%
NOAH 841m 130% 43.9%
ECAT 1,496m 131% 55.2%
FSCO 1,206m 98.0% -

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CET Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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% 2.21%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-26 Semiannual 0.2 -45.9% 0.68%
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-23 Semiannual 0.37 85%
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-25 Semiannual 0.2 -83.3%
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-12-20 Semiannual 1.2 380%
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-26 Semiannual 0.25 -68.8%
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-21 Semiannual 0.8 300%
2017-06-09 2017-06-13 2017-06-27 Semiannual 0.2 -74.4%
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-21 Semiannual 0.78 290%
2016-06-10 2016-06-14 2016-06-28 Semiannual 0.2 122.2%
2015-11-13 2015-11-17 2015-12-22 Semiannual 0.09 -55%
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-23 Semiannual 0.2 -87.1%
2014-11-14 2014-11-18 2014-12-22 Semiannual 1.55 675%
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-24 Semiannual 0.2 -94.3%
2013-11-15 2013-11-19 2013-12-26 Semiannual 3.5 1650%
2013-06-07 2013-06-11 2013-06-25 Semiannual 0.2
2012-12-26 2012-12-28 2013-01-16 Other 0.2 -63%
2012-11-13 2012-11-15 2012-12-21 Semiannual 0.54 170%
2012-06-08 2012-06-12 2012-06-26 Semiannual 0.2 -75%
2011-11-09 2011-11-14 2011-12-21 Semiannual 0.8 300%
2011-06-08 2011-06-10 2011-06-28 Semiannual 0.2 -71.4%
2010-11-09 2010-11-12 2010-12-22 Semiannual 0.7 250%
2010-06-23 2010-06-25 2010-07-12 Semiannual 0.2 -63.6%
2009-11-10 2009-11-13 2009-12-23 Semiannual 0.55 194.1%
2009-06-05 0.187 87%
2009-06-03 2009-06-05 2009-06-19 Semiannual 0.1 -28.6%
2008-12-26 2008-12-30 2009-01-13 Other 0.14 -93.4%
2008-11-12 2008-11-14 2008-12-23 Semiannual 2.12 960%
2008-06-04 2008-06-06 2008-06-20 Semiannual 0.2 -90.9%
2007-11-14 2007-11-16 2007-12-27 Semiannual 2.2

CET Dividend FAQ

Does CET pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CET paid a dividend of 2.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-11-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of CET?

As of April 2025, CET`s dividend yield is 5.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.30 USD by the current share price of 42.70.

How often does CET pay dividends?

CET pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CET has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CET?

The next ex-dividend date for Central Securities (CET) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CET?

CET's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 22.1% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CET?

CET's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.2%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Central Securities five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.30) divided by the purchase price five years ago (20.61):

What is the Payout Consistency of CET?

CET Payout Consistency is 74.2%.
Unstable: Central Securities has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does CET have a good Dividend Yield?

CET`s 5.32% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CET?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CET is 22.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CET?

CET`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.21%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CET Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CET`s Outstanding Shares?

Central Securities`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.97% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Central Securities ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2000-11-14 with a factor of 1:5. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.2.
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%