Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.96
Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1981 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
31.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
ESP Dividend Income Check
Safety
31.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.1% and trend is rising.
ESP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$0.96
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout31.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout65.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR11.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.6%
1Y Total Return33.8%
5Y Total Return319.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$45,25810Y ago$28,52420Y ago$52,991
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). ESP's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
ESP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
ESP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. distributes 31.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 65.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ESP has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 11.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ESP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 1.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 319.3%, with dividends contributing 23.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,524 today.
ESP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.13
Avg/Payment$0.2562
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.93% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 3.27% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↓ -75.0% | 4.07% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $1.0000 | ↑ +300.0% | 3.81% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.46% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.56% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.15% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↑ +25.0% | 3.26% | Sep 27, 2024 |
ESP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
31.9% payout
Streak
2Y
11.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.6%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd ESPEspey Mfg. & Electro… | $181M | 1.6% | 31.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
 DRSLeonardo DRS, Inc. | $12.1B | 0.8% | 34.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 VSECVSE Corporation | $5.1B | 0.2% | 15.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  LHXL3Harris Technologie… | $55.2B | 1.6% | 56.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
 AEISAdvanced Energy Indu… | $10.9B | 0.1% | 10.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BWXTBWX Technologies, In… | $17.0B | 0.5% | 28.0% | 10 | Sustainable |
1st  DLBDolby Laboratories, … | $4.7B | 2.6% | 49.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
ESP Annual Dividend History (1981–2026)
46 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.75 | 100.0% | 4 | $3.02 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 9.1% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | 75.0% | 4 | $2.29 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | — | 4 | $1.49 | 33.6% | 2.98x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.52 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.08 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.49 | 204.1% | 0.49x | 5.2% |
| 2019 | $1.00 | -50.0% | 4 | $0.98 | 102.0% | 0.98x | 5.2% |
| 2018 | $2.00 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 152.7% | 0.66x | 10.4% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.49 | 204.1% | 0.49x | 5.2% |
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ESP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESP stock.
How much dividend does ESP pay per share?
Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ESP's next ex-dividend date?
ESP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ESP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ESP's dividend safe?
ESP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +31.9% and FCF payout ratio of +65.4%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ESP increased its dividend?
ESP has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.8%.
How often does ESP pay dividends?
Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 45+ years from 1981 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ESP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ESP five years ago would be worth approximately $45,258 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ESP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ESP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.