VALU dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
VALU has a dividend yield of 3.1% which is above the industry average but below the Financial Services sector average. But if we consider its Financial Services sector average of 3.11%, Value Line's dividend yield is only 0.3% 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. And since the stock price has gone down by 4.5% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 12%.
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% |
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 43.8%, 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% | $1.2 | 52.6% |
| FDS Factset Research Systems Inc | 0.91% | $4.16 | 29.4% |
| NWSA News Corp | 0.73% | $0.2 | 27.4% |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 0.55% | $1.67 | 19.3% |
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 3.1%.
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 similar to the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.