PSMT
Pricesmart
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: PSMT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Feb 17, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.76%
Payout ratio: 26.2%
Pricesmart's most recent dividend payment of $0.7 per share was made to shareholders on record before Feb 17, 2026. The payout stands at $1.33 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.76%. The latest PSMT stock dividend of $0.7 is an increase from the previous $0.63 distribution, representing a growth of 11%.
PSMT dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Pricesmart Dividend yield
PSMT has a dividend yield of 0.76% which is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.22%, Pricesmart's dividend yield is 76% lower. Historically PSMT's dividend yield has averaged at 1.5% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
PSMT Dividend history
Pricesmart has been paying dividends for the last 19 years. According to our data PSMT has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has decreased by 40% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 61% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 63%.
Pricesmart Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7 | 0.87% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.63 | 1.16% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.63 | 2.51% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.58 | 2.52% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $1 | 2.54% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.58 | 1.3% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.46 | 1.2% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.46 | 1.21% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.43 | 1.31% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.43 | 1.1% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.35 | 0.84% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.35 | 0.69% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.35 | 1.06% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.35 | 1.15% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.35 | 1.23% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.35 | 1.16% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.84% |
| Feb 13, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.89% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | $0.35 | 0.85% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.35 | 0.79% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.35 | 0.85% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.35 | 0.97% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.35 | 0.75% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.35 | 0.84% |
Pricesmart dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
PSMT has a payout ratio of 26.2% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, Pricesmart's payout ratio is 57% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
PSMT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT Target Corp | 3.72% | $4.56 | 59.9% |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 2.28% | $2.36 | 33.2% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.81% | $0.97 | 33.9% |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 0.76% | $1.33 | 26.2% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 0.55% | $5.37 | 27% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Pricesmart pay a dividend?
Yes, Pricesmart has been paying dividends for the last 19 years.
When was PSMT's last dividend?
Pricesmart's last regular dividend was on Feb 17, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.7 per share.
How much dividend does Pricesmart pay (per share)?
PSMT has paid dividend of $1.33 per share in the last year.
What is Pricesmart's dividend yield?
Currently Pricesmart's dividend yield is 0.76%.
How often does Pricesmart pay dividends?
Pricesmart typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Pricesmart's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Pricesmart is 26.2%.
Does Pricesmart pay a good dividend?
Pricesmart's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.