What is CET's current dividend yield?

Central Securities Corp (CET) has a dividend yield of 5.08%, paying $2.70 per share annually.

How often does CET pay dividends?

Central Securities Corp typically pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The annual dividend totals $2.70 per share.

When is CET's next ex-dividend date?

The most recent ex-dividend date for Central Securities Corp was November 14, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced a few weeks before the payment date.

What is CET's dividend growth rate?

Central Securities Corp has a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.0%. The 10-year CAGR is 25.0%.

What is CET's payout ratio?

Central Securities Corp has a payout ratio of 30%, meaning it distributes 30% of its earnings as dividends. This leaves significant room for dividend growth.

Central Securities Corp (CET) Dividend Analysis

Comprehensive dividend yield, safety, growth, and income analysis for CET.

Central Securities Corp (CET) pays an attractive 5.08% dividend yield, or $2.70 per share annually at a stock price of $55.59. CET has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. The payout ratio of 30% is well within sustainable levels, leaving room for future increases. Earnings cover the dividend 3.4x. Dividend growth is slowing — the 3-year CAGR of 3.3% trails the 5-year rate of 26.0% and the 10-year rate of 25.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was November 14, 2025.

Dividend Overview

Central Securities Corp (CET) pays an attractive 5.08% dividend yield, or $2.70 per share annually at a stock price of $55.59. CET has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Dividend Yield

5.08%

Annual Dividend

$2.70

Share Price

$55.59

Ex-Dividend Date

Nov 14, 2025

Consecutive Years

2 yrs

Sector

Financial Services

Dividend Safety

Safe

The payout ratio of 30% is well within sustainable levels, leaving room for future increases.

Payout Ratio30%

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DRIP Projection

$10,000 invested in CET with dividends reinvested would grow to approximately $49,121 after 10 years, generating roughly $25,206/year in dividend income. This projection assumes the current 5.08% yield and a 26.0% annual dividend growth rate with all dividends reinvested.

Year	Portfolio Value	Annual Income	Total Return
Year 1	$10,508	$673	+5%
Year 5	$15,020	$2,426	+50%
Year 10	$49,121	$25,206	+391%
Year 15	$1,032,555	$1,683,356	+10226%
Year 20	$648,369,822	$3,358,230,384	+6483598%

Assumes constant share price and reinvestment at current price. Actual results will vary. Try our DRIP Calculator for a customized projection with real historical data.