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ARKO

Arko Corp.

ARKO

Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail · Stock · quarterly payer

$4.10

Overvalued · -38% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.93%

Annual Dividend

$0.12

Payout Ratio

150%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 20, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ARKO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Arko Corp. (ARKO) has a forward dividend yield of 2.93%, based on an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and a share price of $4.10.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • ARKO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • ARKO's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 20, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0300 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO pays out 150% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO's 2.93% yield is 68% above its five-year average yield of 1.75%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ARKO is $2.54 per share, 38% below the $4.10 share price, so ARKO screens as overvalued.
  • Arko Corp. (ARKO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Arko Corp. (ARKO) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 19 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 50.0% increase to $0.0300 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 21, 2022.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ARKO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ARKO

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Arko Corp. (ARKO) yields 2.93% ($0.12 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (58/100).

Is ARKO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Arko Corp. (ARKO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.93% ($0.12/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (150%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.93%
Payout Ratio
150%
Annual Dividend
$0.12
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 20, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.93
Market Cap
$460.0M
P/E Ratio
51.3
5-Yr Total Return
-57%
52-Week Range
$3.95 – $8.76
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
No

ARKO dividend raises and cuts

Arko Corp. (ARKO) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 19 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 50.0% increase to $0.0300 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 21, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 21, 2022Raise$0.0200 → $0.0300+50.0%
Every ARKO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ARKO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 20, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ARKO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ARKO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Arko Corp. (ARKO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.93% ($0.12/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is ARKO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ARKO's fair value is about $2.54 versus a $4.10 share price — so it looks overvalued (-38% vs. fair value).

Is ARKO's dividend safe?

ARKO has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ARKO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ARKO is about $2.54 per share, about 38% below the current $4.10 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ARKO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ARKO screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Arko Corp. (ARKO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.93% ($0.12/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ARKO cut its dividend?

ARKO earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ARKO pay a dividend?

Yes. Arko Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.12 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.93%.

What is ARKO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO's forward dividend yield is 2.93%, based on a $0.12 annual dividend and a $4.10 share price.

What is ARKO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO pays $0.12 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ARKO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO's payout ratio is 150% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has ARKO grown its dividend?

ARKO does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next ARKO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARKO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 20, 2026, for $0.0300 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.12 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$3.00
Annual$12.00
Monthly avg$1.00

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