VALU Value Line dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Value Line's most recent dividend was on Jan 27, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.3 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.2 per share, the stock yields 3.07%.
Key dates
- VALU last dividend date: Jan 27, 2025
VALU dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
VALU has a dividend yield of 3.07% which is above the industry average but below the Financial Services sector average. If we compare it with its Financial Services sector average of 3.25%, Value Line's dividend yield is 6% lower. Historically VALU's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current yield.
Dividend history
Value Line has been paying dividends since 1996. VALU has issued four quarterly 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 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 1%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.3 | 2.88% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.33% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.42% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | $0.3 | 3.14% |
| Jan 26, 2024 | $0.28 | 2.53% |
| Oct 27, 2023 | $0.28 | 2.83% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.28 | 1.96% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.28 | 2.25% |
| Jan 27, 2023 | $0.25 | 1.87% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.57% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.08% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.39% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.22 | 1.61% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.22 | 2.53% |
| Jul 23, 2021 | $0.22 | 2.6% |
| Apr 23, 2021 | $0.22 | 2.81% |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.21 | 2.73% |
| Oct 23, 2020 | $0.21 | 2.92% |
| Jul 24, 2020 | $0.21 | 3.36% |
| Apr 24, 2020 | $0.21 | 2.66% |
| Jan 24, 2020 | $0.2 | 2.29% |
| Oct 25, 2019 | $0.2 | 3.22% |
| Jul 26, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.84% |
| Apr 26, 2019 | $0.2 | 3.24% |
| Jan 25, 2019 | $0.19 | 4.88% |
| Oct 26, 2018 | $0.19 | 3.92% |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $0.19 | 3.9% |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.19 | 4.8% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.2 | 4.95% |
| Jan 26, 2018 | $0.18 | 3.44% |
| Oct 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 4.02% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.18 | 3.96% |
| Apr 28, 2017 | $0.18 | 3.95% |
| Jan 26, 2017 | $0.17 | 3.82% |
| Oct 27, 2016 | $0.17 | 3.69% |
| Jul 22, 2016 | $0.17 | 3.58% |
| Apr 22, 2016 | $0.17 | 3.91% |
| Jan 27, 2016 | $0.16 | 4.19% |
| Oct 27, 2015 | $0.16 | 3.88% |
| Jul 23, 2015 | $0.16 | 4.25% |
| Apr 23, 2015 | $0.15 | 4.13% |
| Jan 23, 2015 | $0.15 | 4.84% |
Value Line dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
VALU has a payout ratio of 52.6% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, Value Line's payout ratio is 20% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
VALU dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALU Value Line Inc | 3.07% | $1.2 | 52.6% |
| FDS Factset Research Systems Inc | 0.98% | $4.16 | 29.2% |
| NWSA News Corp | 0.74% | $0.2 | 27.4% |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 0.61% | $1.72 | 19.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Value Line pay a dividend?
Yes, Value Line has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. VALU has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was VALU's last dividend?
Value Line's last dividend ex-date was on Jan 27, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.3 per share.
How much dividend does Value Line pay (per share)?
On an annual basis VALU pays $1.2 per share.
What is Value Line's dividend yield?
Value Line's current dividend yield is 3.07%.
How often does Value Line pay dividends?
Value Line pays dividends quarterly.
What is Value Line's dividend payout ratio?
Value Line's dividend payout ratio is 52.6%.
Does Value Line pay a good dividend?
Value Line's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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