LEA Lear dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Lear's most recent dividend was on Sep 4, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.77 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.08 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.93% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- LEA last dividend date: Sep 4, 2024
LEA dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
LEA has a dividend yield of 2.93% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.51%, Lear's dividend yield is 17% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 1.8% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Lear has been paying dividends since 2011. LEA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 26%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.77 | 2.71% |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.77 | 2.52% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.77 | 2.17% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | $0.77 | 2.27% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.77 | 2.12% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.77 | 2.29% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.77 | 2.24% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.77 | 2.28% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.77 | 2.22% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.77 | 1.99% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.77 | 1.66% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.77 | 0.96% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $0.5 | 0.79% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.25 | 0.39% |
| Mar 3, 2021 | $0.25 | 0.29% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.25 | 0.64% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.77 | 2.74% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.75 | 2.49% |
| Aug 28, 2019 | $0.75 | 2.77% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.75 | 2.21% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.75 | 1.87% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.7 | 2.11% |
| Aug 29, 2018 | $0.7 | 1.56% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.7 | 1.18% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | $0.7 | 1.18% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.5 | 1.14% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.5 | 1.25% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.5 | 1.05% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | $0.5 | 0.97% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.3 | 0.88% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.3 | 0.99% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.3 | 0.94% |
| Feb 29, 2016 | $0.3 | 1.04% |
| Dec 9, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.81% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.92% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.77% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.76% |
Lear dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LEA has a payout ratio of 32.8% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 38.6%, Lear's payout ratio is 15% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
LEA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN Dana Inc | 3.88% | $0.4 | N/A |
| LEA Lear Corp | 2.91% | $3.08 | 32.8% |
| JCI Johnson Controls International plc | 1.93% | $1.48 | 61.9% |
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 1.63% | $0.48 | 26.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Lear pay a dividend?
Yes, Lear has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. LEA has been paying dividends since 2011.
When was LEA's last dividend?
Lear's last regular dividend was on Sep 4, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.77 per share.
How much dividend does Lear pay (per share)?
On an annual basis LEA pays $3.08 per share.
What is Lear's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Lear is 2.93%.
How often does Lear pay dividends?
Lear pays four dividends per year.
What is Lear's dividend payout ratio?
Lear's dividend payout ratio is 32.8%.
Does Lear pay a good dividend?
Lear's dividend yield is more than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.