Churchill Downs Incorporated
CHDN32 yrs growthConsumer Cyclical · Stock · annual payer
$86.16
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
0.51%
Annual Dividend
$0.44
Payout Ratio
8%
5-Yr Growth
7.1%
Ex-Date
Dec 5, 2025
Frequency
Annual
CHDN Dividend Safety Score
89/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak32 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage8% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage25% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 4.38
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 CHDN a good dividend stock?
YesChurchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) pays a annual dividend yielding 0.51% ($0.44/yr), with 32 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 — 32 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Comfortable payout ratio (8%)
- Strong 7.1% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.51%
- Payout Ratio
- 8%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.44
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 7.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 5, 2025
- Years of Growth
- 32
- Frequency
- annual
- Beta
- 0.68
- Market Cap
- $6.0B
- P/E Ratio
- 15.9
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -12%
- 52-Week Range
- $80.24 – $118.46
- Dividend Safety
- A · 89/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | — | $0.4380 | regular |
| Dec 6, 2024 | — | $0.4090 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.3820 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.3570 | regular |
| Dec 2, 2021 | — | $0.3335 | regular |
| Dec 3, 2020 | — | $0.3110 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2019 | — | $0.2905 | regular |
| Dec 6, 2018 | — | $0.2717 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2017 | — | $0.2533 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2016 | — | $0.2200 | regular |
| Dec 2, 2015 | — | $0.1917 | regular |
| Dec 3, 2014 | — | $0.1667 | regular |
| Dec 4, 2013 | — | $0.1450 | regular |
| Nov 26, 2012 | — | $0.1200 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.44 / yr per share
Per payment (annual)$44.00
Annual$44.00
Monthly avg$3.67
