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CVR

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.

CVR

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.16%

Annual Dividend

$0.12

Payout Ratio

226%

5-Yr Growth

-21.4%

Ex-Date

Mar 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CVR Dividend Safety Score

62/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
Earnings payout coverage226% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage25% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.08
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

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 CVR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (CVR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.16% ($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

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2024
    • Elevated payout ratio (226%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    1.16%
    Payout Ratio
    226%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.12
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -21.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Mar 6, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.31
    Market Cap
    $10.0M
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    -60%
    52-Week Range
    $8.50 – $15.00
    Dividend Safety
    C · 62/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2024)
    CVR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    Income Calculator

    At $0.12 / yr per share

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