SFL (SFL) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.84
- Forward yield
- 6.48%
- Payout ratio
- 162.1%
SFL pays a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026, with a corresponding payment date of September 22, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the company distributed a total of $0.84 per share, offering a yield of 6.23% at a share price of $13.49. SFL currently records a dividend growth streak of zero years.
The company's distribution history shows periodic adjustments rather than a fixed annual increase schedule. After quarterly payouts fell from $0.35 to a low of $0.15 per share during 2020 and 2021, SFL raised its quarterly rate over subsequent quarters to reach $0.27 per share in 2024. Payments remained at $0.27 through mid-2025 before stepping down to $0.20 per share in late 2025, then increasing to $0.22 per share in May 2026. Annual totals for complete calendar years were $1.00 in 2020, $0.63 in 2021, $0.88 in 2022, $0.97 in 2023, $1.07 in 2024, and $0.94 in 2025.
If SFL continues its established quarterly schedule, the next ex-dividend date is expected to occur in December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | $0.22 |
| May 12, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.20 |
| May 14, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.27 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.27 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.27 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.27 |
| May 14, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.27 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.26 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.25 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.24 |
| May 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.23 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | $0.23 |
| May 12, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $0.22 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | $0.20 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.18 |
Frequently asked questions
Does SFL (SFL) pay a dividend?
Yes. SFL pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.22 per share.
What is SFL's dividend yield?
SFL paid $0.84 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 6.48% at the last price of $12.96. Click here to learn more
When is SFL's most recent ex-dividend date?
SFL's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 9, 2026, payable on Sep 22, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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