SFL (SFL) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: SFL Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
SFL has paid $0.81 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 9.10%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 2.44%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $2.77 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 12, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$0.81
12-Month Div. Yield
9.10%
3-Year Total Dividend
$2.77
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.92
3-Year Avg Yield
2.44%
Last 5Y Dividend
$4.22
All Time Dividend
$36.00
Date Range
Apr 1995 - Mar 2025
SFL Yearly Dividend History Chart
SFL Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $0.27 | $0.27 | 3.24% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.07 | $0.27 | 8.93% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.97 | $0.24 | 9.66% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.88 | $0.22 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.63 | $0.16 | 7.83% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.00 | $0.25 | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.40 | $0.35 | 10.52% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.40 | $0.35 | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.60 | $0.40 | 11.33% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.80 | $0.45 | 12.31% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.74 | $0.44 | 11.15% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.63 | $0.41 | 9.60% |
| 2013 | 3 | $1.17 | $0.39 | 7.62% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.47 | $0.37 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.55 | $0.39 | 10.35% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.34 | $0.34 | 7.00% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.20 | $0.30 | 10.89% |
| 2008 | 4 | $2.29 | $0.57 | 9.87% |
| 2007 | 4 | $2.19 | $0.55 | 7.98% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.15 | $0.05 | 0.75% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 1.02% |
| 2004 | 3 | $1.05 | $0.35 | 5.38% |
| 1998 | 1 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 5.58% |
| 1997 | 4 | $3.00 | $0.75 | 22.30% |
| 1996 | 4 | $3.00 | $0.75 | 22.30% |
| 1995 | 3 | $2.25 | $0.75 | 16.73% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.27 | 3.24% | $8.33 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.27 | 2.77% | $9.74 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.27 | 2.44% | $11.05 |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.27 | 1.89% | $14.31 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.26 | 2.03% | $12.81 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.25 | 2.25% | $11.10 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | $0.24 | 2.23% | $10.78 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.24 | 2.61% | $9.19 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.24 | 2.64% | $9.10 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.23 | 2.52% | $9.14 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.23 | 2.23% | $10.32 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.22 | 2.44% | $9.02 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | $0.20 | 2.01% | $9.96 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.27% | $7.92 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.15 | 1.88% | $7.99 |
| Jun 11, 2021 | $0.15 | 1.89% | $7.92 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.15 | 1.80% | $8.35 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $0.15 | 2.40% | $6.24 |
| Sep 16, 2020 | $0.25 | 2.86% | $8.75 |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.25 | 2.59% | $9.64 |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.35 | 3.19% | $10.97 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.40% | $14.56 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.45% | $14.29 |
| Jun 10, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.89% | $12.12 |
| Mar 11, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.86% | $12.24 |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.35 | 2.95% | $11.85 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.35 | 2.54% | $13.80 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.35 | 2.36% | $14.80 |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.35 | 2.46% | $14.20 |
| Dec 8, 2017 | $0.35 | 2.36% | $14.85 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.35 | 2.46% | $14.20 |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.45 | 3.53% | $12.75 |
| Mar 14, 2017 | $0.45 | 3.06% | $14.70 |
| Dec 8, 2016 | $0.45 | 3.07% | $14.65 |
| Sep 8, 2016 | $0.45 | 3.08% | $14.62 |
| Jun 10, 2016 | $0.45 | 3.07% | $14.67 |
| Mar 14, 2016 | $0.45 | 3.09% | $14.54 |
| Dec 8, 2015 | $0.45 | 2.94% | $15.32 |
| Sep 10, 2015 | $0.44 | 2.76% | $15.94 |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.43 | 2.59% | $16.59 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $0.42 | 2.88% | $14.59 |
| Dec 10, 2014 | $0.41 | 3.02% | $13.59 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.41 | 2.22% | $18.49 |
| Jun 10, 2014 | $0.41 | 2.25% | $18.22 |
| Mar 10, 2014 | $0.40 | 2.27% | $17.64 |
| Dec 10, 2013 | $0.39 | 2.47% | $15.77 |
| Sep 10, 2013 | $0.39 | 2.57% | $15.15 |
| Jun 19, 2013 | $0.39 | 2.58% | $15.12 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $0.39 | 2.43% | $16.05 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.39 | 2.24% | $17.44 |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $0.39 | 2.58% | $15.10 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | $0.30 | 2.26% | $13.27 |
| Dec 9, 2011 | $0.39 | 4.08% | $9.55 |
| Sep 7, 2011 | $0.39 | 2.86% | $13.62 |
| Jun 7, 2011 | $0.39 | 2.30% | $16.94 |
| Mar 9, 2011 | $0.38 | 1.92% | $19.80 |
| Dec 6, 2010 | $0.36 | 1.58% | $22.77 |
| Sep 8, 2010 | $0.35 | 1.92% | $18.23 |
| May 28, 2010 | $0.33 | 1.86% | $17.70 |
| Mar 17, 2010 | $0.30 | 1.68% | $17.91 |
| Dec 4, 2009 | $0.30 | 2.13% | $14.11 |
| Aug 27, 2009 | $0.30 | 2.35% | $12.77 |
| May 22, 2009 | $0.30 | 2.42% | $12.38 |
| Mar 5, 2009 | $0.30 | 6.25% | $4.80 |
| Dec 19, 2008 | $0.60 | 5.88% | $10.21 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | $0.58 | 2.08% | $27.83 |
| Jun 13, 2008 | $0.56 | 1.94% | $28.94 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | $0.55 | 2.13% | $25.84 |
| Nov 23, 2007 | $0.55 | 2.16% | $25.47 |
| Aug 29, 2007 | $0.55 | 1.91% | $28.77 |
| Jun 6, 2007 | $0.55 | 1.96% | $28.09 |
| Mar 6, 2007 | $0.54 | 1.97% | $27.48 |
| Dec 5, 2006 | $0.03 | 0.13% | $22.69 |
| Aug 29, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.35% | $20.18 |
| Jun 8, 2006 | $0.05 | 0.30% | $16.82 |
| Nov 25, 2005 | $0.05 | 0.27% | $18.22 |
| Sep 1, 2005 | $0.05 | 0.25% | $20.00 |
| Jun 8, 2005 | $0.05 | 0.26% | $19.00 |
| Mar 3, 2005 | $0.05 | 0.23% | $21.53 |
| Nov 22, 2004 | $0.45 | 1.75% | $25.75 |
| Aug 26, 2004 | $0.35 | 1.99% | $17.60 |
| Jun 24, 2004 | $0.25 | 1.65% | $15.19 |
| Jan 28, 1998 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Oct 29, 1997 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Jul 29, 1997 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Apr 28, 1997 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Jan 29, 1997 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Oct 29, 1996 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Jul 29, 1996 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Apr 26, 1996 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Jan 29, 1996 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Oct 27, 1995 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Jul 27, 1995 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | $0.75 | 5.58% | $13.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has SFL been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- SFL has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $36.00 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was SFL's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- SFL's most recent dividend payment was $0.27 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 12, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was SFL's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- SFL's highest annual dividend was paid in 1997, when the company distributed $3.00 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do SFL's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing SFL's dividend payments, the company paid $0.97 per share in 2023 versus $1.07 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.10. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in SFL have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, SFL has paid a total of $11.47 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $14,301.75 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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