SIGI Selective Insurance Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Selective Insurance Group's last dividend was on Aug 15, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.35 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.4 per share, the stock yields 1.56%.
Key dates
- SIGI last dividend date: Aug 15, 2024
SIGI dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
Selective Insurance Group's dividend yield of 1.56% is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.78%, Selective Insurance Group's dividend yield is 44% lower. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 1.4% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Selective Insurance Group has been paying dividends since 1994. SIGI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 17% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 12% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 34%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.35 | 1.58% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.35 | 1.39% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.35 | 1.25% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.35 | 1.22% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.19% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.15% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.16% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.3 | 1.22% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.37% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.43% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.4% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.29% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.19% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.29% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.4% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.25 | 1.6% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.23 | 1.65% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.23 | 1.91% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.23 | 1.23% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.23 | 1.23% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.03% |
| May 14, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.11% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.16% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.2 | 1.19% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.16% |
| May 14, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.27% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.16% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.18 | 1.13% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | $0.16 | 1.29% |
| May 11, 2017 | $0.16 | 1.26% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.16 | 1.43% |
| Nov 10, 2016 | $0.16 | 1.58% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.53% |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.63% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.77% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.61% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.14 | 1.78% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.14 | 2.05% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.14 | 1.96% |
Selective Insurance Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Selective Insurance Group's payout ratio of 37.4% is above the industry and its peers average but below the Financial Services sector average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 43.2%, Selective Insurance Group's payout ratio is 13% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SIGI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| THG Hanover Insurance Group Inc | 2.26% | $3.4 | 44.7% |
| CINF Cincinnati Financial Corp | 2.22% | $3.18 | 16.2% |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 2.11% | $1.22 | 31.8% |
| HIG Hartford Financial Services Group Inc | 1.67% | $1.88 | 18.6% |
| TRV Travelers Companies Inc | 1.64% | $4.1 | 20.8% |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 1.52% | $1.4 | 37.4% |
| FUL Fuller H B Co | 1.16% | $0.87 | 26.1% |
| ERIE Erie Indemnity Co | 1.13% | $5.1 | 44.8% |
| PGR Progressive Corp | 0.43% | $1.05 | 9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Selective Insurance Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Selective Insurance Group has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was SIGI's last dividend?
Selective Insurance Group's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 15, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does Selective Insurance Group pay (per share)?
SIGI's annualized dividend per share is $1.4.
What is Selective Insurance Group's dividend yield?
Selective Insurance Group's current dividend yield is 1.56%.
How often does Selective Insurance Group pay dividends?
Selective Insurance Group pays four dividends per year.
What is Selective Insurance Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Selective Insurance Group is 37.4%.
Does Selective Insurance Group pay a good dividend?
Selective Insurance Group's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
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