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ABM

ABM Industries Incorporated

ABM41 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.91%

Annual Dividend

$1.16

Payout Ratio

43%

5-Yr Growth

7.5%

Ex-Date

Apr 2, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

ABM Dividend Safety Score

92/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak40 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage43% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage26% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.01
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× its 5-yr average — elevated

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is ABM a good dividend stock?

Yes

ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.91% ($1.16/yr), with 41 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 41 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (43%)
  • Strong 7.5% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.91%
Payout Ratio
43%
Annual Dividend
$1.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 2, 2026
Years of Growth
41
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.72
Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E Ratio
15.7
5-Yr Total Return
-5%
52-Week Range
$36.96 – $52.06
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
ABM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.16 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$29.00
Annual$116.00
Monthly avg$9.67