Target (TGT) | Dividend History & Payments | 1989 - 2025
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TL;DR: Target Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Target has paid $4.48 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 4.71%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.78%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $12.10 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 14, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$4.48
12-Month Div. Yield
4.71%
3-Year Total Dividend
$12.10
3-Year Avg Dividend
$4.03
3-Year Avg Yield
0.78%
Last 5Y Dividend
$18.42
All Time Dividend
$43.10
Date Range
Feb 1989 - May 2025
Target Yearly Dividend History Chart
Target Dividend History From 1989 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $2.24 | $1.12 | 1.98% |
| 2024 | 4 | $4.44 | $1.11 | 2.98% |
| 2023 | 3 | $3.26 | $1.09 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 4 | $3.96 | $0.99 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 4 | $3.16 | $0.79 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 4 | $2.68 | $0.67 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 4 | $2.60 | $0.65 | 2.78% |
| 2018 | 4 | $2.52 | $0.63 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 4 | $2.44 | $0.61 | 4.14% |
| 2016 | 4 | $2.32 | $0.58 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 4 | $2.16 | $0.54 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.90 | $0.48 | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.58 | $0.40 | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.32 | $0.33 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.10 | $0.28 | 2.15% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.84 | $0.21 | 1.57% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.66 | $0.16 | 1.61% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 1.30% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.87% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.34 | $0.11 | 0.65% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 0.68% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.30 | $0.08 | 0.66% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.26 | $0.06 | 0.76% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 0.61% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 0.65% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.22 | $0.06 | 0.73% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 0.63% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 0.74% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 1.19% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 1.93% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.12 | $0.04 | 1.99% |
| 1989 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.96% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | $1.12 | 1.14% | $98.58 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $1.12 | 0.88% | $127.88 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $1.12 | 0.90% | $125.01 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $1.12 | 0.71% | $158.50 |
| May 14, 2024 | $1.10 | 0.69% | $160.13 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | $1.10 | 0.73% | $151.48 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $1.10 | 0.85% | $129.89 |
| May 16, 2023 | $1.08 | 0.71% | $152.28 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $1.08 | 0.62% | $173.22 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $1.08 | 0.66% | $162.88 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | $1.08 | 0.65% | $167.04 |
| May 17, 2022 | $0.90 | 0.58% | $155.36 |
| Feb 15, 2022 | $0.90 | 0.44% | $204.39 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | $0.90 | 0.36% | $250.70 |
| Aug 17, 2021 | $0.90 | 0.36% | $253.40 |
| May 18, 2021 | $0.68 | 0.30% | $225.09 |
| Feb 16, 2021 | $0.68 | 0.36% | $188.82 |
| Nov 17, 2020 | $0.68 | 0.39% | $172.31 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $0.68 | 0.44% | $153.63 |
| May 19, 2020 | $0.66 | 0.56% | $117.49 |
| Feb 18, 2020 | $0.66 | 0.56% | $117.01 |
| Nov 19, 2019 | $0.66 | 0.52% | $127.02 |
| Aug 20, 2019 | $0.66 | 0.64% | $103.49 |
| May 14, 2019 | $0.64 | 0.90% | $70.89 |
| Feb 19, 2019 | $0.64 | 0.89% | $72.25 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | $0.64 | 0.95% | $67.35 |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.64 | 0.77% | $83.04 |
| May 15, 2018 | $0.62 | 0.82% | $75.94 |
| Feb 20, 2018 | $0.62 | 0.82% | $75.41 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.62 | 1.07% | $58.14 |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.62 | 1.11% | $55.65 |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.60 | 1.07% | $55.99 |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.60 | 0.91% | $65.79 |
| Nov 14, 2016 | $0.60 | 0.79% | $76.19 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | $0.60 | 0.86% | $70.12 |
| May 16, 2016 | $0.56 | 0.82% | $68.66 |
| Feb 12, 2016 | $0.56 | 0.77% | $72.32 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | $0.56 | 0.79% | $70.83 |
| Aug 17, 2015 | $0.56 | 0.71% | $78.40 |
| May 18, 2015 | $0.52 | 0.66% | $79.29 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | $0.52 | 0.68% | $76.87 |
| Nov 17, 2014 | $0.52 | 0.73% | $71.51 |
| Aug 18, 2014 | $0.52 | 0.85% | $61.05 |
| May 19, 2014 | $0.43 | 0.77% | $55.69 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | $0.43 | 0.76% | $56.24 |
| Nov 18, 2013 | $0.43 | 0.68% | $63.70 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | $0.43 | 0.67% | $64.35 |
| May 13, 2013 | $0.36 | 0.51% | $71.06 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | $0.36 | 0.57% | $63.60 |
| Nov 19, 2012 | $0.36 | 0.56% | $64.48 |
| Aug 13, 2012 | $0.36 | 0.56% | $64.14 |
| May 14, 2012 | $0.30 | 0.54% | $55.46 |
| Feb 13, 2012 | $0.30 | 0.57% | $52.64 |
| Nov 14, 2011 | $0.30 | 0.57% | $53.00 |
| Aug 16, 2011 | $0.30 | 0.60% | $49.92 |
| May 16, 2011 | $0.25 | 0.50% | $49.69 |
| Feb 14, 2011 | $0.25 | 0.48% | $51.90 |
| Nov 17, 2010 | $0.25 | 0.44% | $56.31 |
| Aug 18, 2010 | $0.25 | 0.48% | $52.15 |
| May 18, 2010 | $0.17 | 0.31% | $54.35 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | $0.17 | 0.34% | $50.73 |
| Nov 18, 2009 | $0.17 | 0.36% | $47.46 |
| Aug 18, 2009 | $0.17 | 0.37% | $45.66 |
| May 18, 2009 | $0.16 | 0.39% | $40.74 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | $0.16 | 0.54% | $29.75 |
| Nov 18, 2008 | $0.16 | 0.57% | $28.08 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | $0.16 | 0.30% | $52.66 |
| May 16, 2008 | $0.14 | 0.27% | $52.04 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | $0.14 | 0.27% | $52.07 |
| Nov 16, 2007 | $0.14 | 0.24% | $57.17 |
| Aug 16, 2007 | $0.14 | 0.23% | $61.18 |
| May 16, 2007 | $0.12 | 0.21% | $58.15 |
| Feb 15, 2007 | $0.12 | 0.19% | $62.91 |
| Nov 16, 2006 | $0.12 | 0.21% | $58.22 |
| Aug 16, 2006 | $0.12 | 0.24% | $49.80 |
| May 17, 2006 | $0.10 | 0.20% | $49.16 |
| Nov 16, 2005 | $0.10 | 0.18% | $55.22 |
| Aug 17, 2005 | $0.10 | 0.18% | $55.34 |
| May 18, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.15% | $51.89 |
| Feb 16, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.16% | $50.62 |
| Nov 17, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.16% | $51.29 |
| Aug 18, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.18% | $43.81 |
| May 18, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.16% | $43.21 |
| Feb 18, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.16% | $42.64 |
| Nov 18, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.19% | $37.75 |
| Aug 18, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.18% | $38.40 |
| May 16, 2003 | $0.06 | 0.18% | $33.06 |
| Feb 18, 2003 | $0.06 | 0.21% | $28.48 |
| Nov 18, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.18% | $32.95 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.17% | $35.90 |
| May 16, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.14% | $43.15 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.14% | $44.39 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.15% | $37.71 |
| Aug 16, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.15% | $36.62 |
| May 16, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.15% | $37.80 |
| Feb 15, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.15% | $35.72 |
| Nov 16, 2000 | $0.06 | 0.19% | $29.38 |
| Aug 16, 2000 | $0.06 | 0.21% | $26.50 |
| May 17, 2000 | $0.05 | 0.14% | $35.09 |
| Feb 16, 2000 | $0.05 | 0.17% | $29.50 |
| Nov 17, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.15% | $32.28 |
| Aug 18, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.16% | $31.00 |
| May 18, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.16% | $32.19 |
| Feb 17, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.16% | $30.59 |
| Nov 18, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.20% | $22.03 |
| Aug 18, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.20% | $22.75 |
| May 18, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.20% | $23.06 |
| Feb 18, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.24% | $19.00 |
| Nov 18, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.26% | $17.34 |
| Aug 18, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.27% | $14.62 |
| May 16, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.33% | $12.00 |
| Feb 18, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.40% | $9.88 |
| Nov 18, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.40% | $9.88 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.46% | $8.78 |
| May 16, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.44% | $8.34 |
| Feb 15, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.59% | $6.18 |
| Nov 16, 1995 | $0.04 | 0.60% | $6.16 |
| Aug 16, 1995 | $0.04 | 0.59% | $6.20 |
| May 15, 1995 | $0.04 | 0.64% | $5.75 |
| May 15, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.51% | $4.56 |
| Feb 13, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.61% | $3.80 |
Target Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Costco Wholesale
COST | $6.08 | 0.64% | 0.31% | $9.67 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Target
TGT | $4.48 | 4.71% | 0.78% | $4.03 | May 14, 2025 |
Walmart
WMT | $0.88 | 0.92% | 0.33% | $0.81 | May 9, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Target been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Target has been paying dividends for 36 years, from 1989 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $43.10 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Target's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Target's most recent dividend payment was $1.12 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 14, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Target's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Target's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $4.44 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 Target's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Target's dividend payments, the company paid $3.26 per share in 2023 versus $4.44 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $1.18. 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 Target have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Target has paid a total of $30.74 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $3,081.09 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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