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PSMT Pricesmart dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Pricesmart's most recent dividend payment of $0.46 per share was made to shareholders on record before Aug 14, 2023. The payout stands at $0.92 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.24%.

Key dates

  • PSMT last dividend date: Aug 14, 2023
  • PSMT next dividend date: Not announced
PSMT dividend stats
DPS
$0.92
Dividend yield
1.23%
Payout ratio
24.4%
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
2.45%
Payout ratio
51.9%

Dividend yield

What is Pricesmart current dividend yield

PSMT has a dividend yield of 1.24% which is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.45%, Pricesmart's dividend yield is 49% lower. Historically PSMT's dividend yield has averaged at 1.1% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.

Dividend history

What is PSMT dividend payout history and dates

Pricesmart has been paying dividends for the last 16 years. According to our data PSMT has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 17%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Aug 14, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 $0.46 normal
Feb 15, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 $0.46 normal
Aug 12, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 Feb 3, 2022 $0.43 normal
Feb 14, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Feb 3, 2022 $0.43 normal
Aug 12, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 Feb 4, 2021 $0.35 normal
Feb 11, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 Feb 4, 2021 $0.35 normal
Aug 13, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 Feb 6, 2020 $0.35 normal
Feb 13, 2020 Feb 28, 2020 Feb 6, 2020 $0.35 normal
Aug 14, 2019 Aug 30, 2019 Jan 30, 2019 $0.35 normal
Feb 14, 2019 Feb 28, 2019 Jan 30, 2019 $0.35 normal
Aug 14, 2018 Aug 31, 2018 Jan 24, 2018 $0.35 normal
Feb 13, 2018 Feb 28, 2018 Jan 24, 2018 $0.35 normal
Aug 11, 2017 Aug 31, 2017 Feb 1, 2017 $0.35 normal
Feb 13, 2017 Feb 28, 2017 Feb 1, 2017 $0.35 normal
Aug 11, 2016 Aug 31, 2016 Feb 3, 2016 $0.35 normal

Pricesmart dividend payout ratio

What is Pricesmart dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

PSMT has a payout ratio of 24.4% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 51.9%, Pricesmart's payout ratio is 53% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

PSMT dividend vs peer dividends

How does PSMT dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
BIG Big Lots Inc 25.32% $1.2 N/A
TGT Target Corp 4.06% $4.34 59.2%
DG Dollar General Corp 2.21% $2.28 23.3%
WMT Walmart Inc 1.42% $2.27 43.7%
PSMT Pricesmart Inc 1.23% $0.92 24.4%
COST Costco Wholesale Corp 0.68% $3.84 28.4%

Frequently asked questions

Does Pricesmart pay a dividend?

Yes, Pricesmart has been paying dividends for the last 16 years.

When is Pricesmart's next dividend?

PSMT hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend schedule, it is likely that its next dividend will be in February 2024.

When was PSMT's last dividend?

Pricesmart's last regular dividend was on Aug 14, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.46 per share.

How much dividend does Pricesmart pay (per share)?

PSMT has paid dividend of $0.92 per share in the last year.

What is Pricesmart's dividend yield?

Currently Pricesmart's dividend yield is 1.24%.

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 24.4%.

Does Pricesmart pay a good dividend?

Pricesmart's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.