
FELE Dividend History
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. · every payment since 1987
As of Oct 14, 2026, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) has paid 146 dividends since 1987. The most recent was $0.2800 per share (ex-date Aug 6, 2026, paid Aug 20, 2026). Over the last 12 months FELE paid $1.1050 across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 1.12%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +2.8% versus the 2 before.
Latest dividend
$0.2800
Last ex-date
Aug 6, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$1.11
Trailing yield
1.12%
Frequency
Quarterly
Growth streak
32 yrs
Key facts: FELE dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends has 146 dividend payments on record for Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE), going back to 1987.
- FELE's most recent dividend was $0.28 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Aug 6, 2026 and a pay date of Aug 20, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Oct 14, 2026, FELE paid $1.11 per share in dividends across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 1.12%.
- FELE's most recent dividend increase took effect with the Feb 5, 2026 ex-date, a 5.7% rise to $0.28 per share.
- FELE's most recent dividend cut took effect with the May 10, 1993 ex-date, a 92.5% reduction to $0.0015 per share.
- FELE paid $1.06 per share in dividends in calendar year 2025, up 6.0% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "FELE Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FELE/dividend-history
Dividends versus price, last 12 months
Paid out
1.18%
of price a year ago
Price change
+5.5%
$93.91 → $99.03
Approx. total return
+6.6%
before taxes
Total return adds dividends received to the price change; it ignores reinvestment and taxes.
FELE dividends per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent dividend amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
FELE dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 3 | $0.8400 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $1.0600 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.0000 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.9000 | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.7800 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.7000 | +12.9% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.6200 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.5800 | +23.9% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.4680 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.4240 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.3980 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.3840 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.3480 | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.3035 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.2850 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.2675 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.2575 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.2500 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.2475 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.2350 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 4 | $0.2150 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.1900 | +22.6% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.1550 | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.1375 | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.1275 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.1175 | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.1075 | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.0963 | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.0825 | +15.8% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.0713 | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.0575 | +21.1% |
| 1995 | 4 | $0.0475 | +31.0% |
| 1994 | 4 | $0.0363 | +158.9% |
| 1993 | 3timing | $0.0140 | — |
| 1989 | 4 | $3.1850 | +3881.3% |
| 1988 | 4 | $0.0800 | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 4 | $0.0700 | — |
Every FELE dividend
35 raises · 1 cuts · 1 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 7, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $0.2800 | +5.7% | Raise |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $0.2650 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | $0.2650 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 8, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | $0.2650 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | $0.2650 | +6.0% | Raise |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | $0.2500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 1, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $0.2500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | +11.1% | Raise |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | $0.2250 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | $0.2250 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 3, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $0.2250 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 | $0.2250 | +15.4% | Raise |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | $0.1950 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $0.1950 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 4, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | $0.1950 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 | $0.1950 | +11.4% | Raise |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 | $0.1750 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 | $0.1750 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 5, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | $0.1750 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 | $0.1750 | +12.9% | Raise |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $0.1550 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 | $0.1550 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 6, 2020 | May 21, 2020 | $0.1550 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | $0.1550 | +6.9% | Raise |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | $0.1450 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 | $0.1450 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 1, 2019 | May 16, 2019 | $0.1450 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | $0.1450 | +20.8% | Raise |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 16, 2018 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 2, 2018 | May 17, 2018 | $0.1200 | +11.1% | Raise |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 | $0.1080 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | $0.1080 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | $0.1080 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 2, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | $0.1080 | +8.0% | Raise |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Feb 16, 2017 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 3, 2016 | May 20, 2016 | $0.1000 | +2.0% | Raise |
| Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 | $0.0980 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 5, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 | $0.0980 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 6, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 | $0.0980 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 19, 2015 | May 28, 2015 | $0.0980 | +8.9% | Raise |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Feb 19, 2015 | $0.0900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | $0.0900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 | $0.0900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 13, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | $0.0900 | +15.4% | Raise |
| Feb 4, 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 | $0.0780 | +1.3% | Raise |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 21, 2013 | $0.0770 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 6, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 | $0.0770 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 14, 2013 | May 30, 2013 | $0.0770 | +6.2% | Raise |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Feb 21, 2013 | $0.0725 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 21, 2012 | $0.0725 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 7, 2012 | Aug 23, 2012 | $0.0725 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 15, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | $0.0725 | +7.4% | Raise |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 | $0.0675 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 8, 2011 | Nov 23, 2011 | $0.0675 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 9, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 | $0.0675 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 10, 2011 | May 26, 2011 | $0.0675 | +3.8% | Raise |
| Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 | $0.0650 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 8, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 | $0.0650 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Aug 26, 2010 | $0.0650 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 11, 2010 | May 27, 2010 | $0.0650 | +4.0% | Raise |
| Feb 9, 2010 | Feb 25, 2010 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 9, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 11, 2009 | Aug 27, 2009 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 12, 2009 | May 28, 2009 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 10, 2009 | Feb 26, 2009 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 4, 2008 | Nov 20, 2008 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 5, 2008 | Aug 21, 2008 | $0.0625 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 6, 2008 | May 22, 2008 | $0.0625 | +4.2% | Raise |
| Feb 5, 2008 | Feb 21, 2008 | $0.0600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Oct 30, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 | $0.0600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jul 31, 2007 | Aug 16, 2007 | $0.0600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 8, 2007 | May 24, 2007 | $0.0600 | +9.1% | Raise |
| Feb 6, 2007 | Feb 22, 2007 | $0.0550 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Nov 16, 2006 | $0.0550 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | $0.0550 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 9, 2006 | May 25, 2006 | $0.0550 | +10.0% | Raise |
| Feb 7, 2006 | Feb 23, 2006 | $0.0500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 17, 2005 | $0.0500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 2, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 | $0.0500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 10, 2005 | May 26, 2005 | $0.0500 | +25.0% | Raise |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Feb 24, 2005 | $0.0400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 2, 2004 | Nov 18, 2004 | $0.0400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Aug 19, 2004 | $0.0400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 13, 2004 | May 27, 2004 | $0.0400 | +14.3% | Raise |
| Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 26, 2004 | $0.0350 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 4, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 | $0.0350 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 5, 2003 | Aug 21, 2003 | $0.0350 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 6, 2003 | May 22, 2003 | $0.0350 | +7.7% | Raise |
| Feb 11, 2003 | Feb 27, 2003 | $0.0325 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 5, 2002 | Nov 21, 2002 | $0.0325 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Aug 22, 2002 | $0.0325 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 7, 2002 | May 23, 2002 | $0.0325 | +8.3% | Raise |
| Feb 12, 2002 | Feb 28, 2002 | $0.0300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 7, 2001 | Nov 23, 2001 | $0.0300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 8, 2001 | Aug 24, 2001 | $0.0300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 9, 2001 | May 25, 2001 | $0.0300 | +9.1% | Raise |
| Feb 7, 2001 | Feb 23, 2001 | $0.0275 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 8, 2000 | Nov 24, 2000 | $0.0275 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 2, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 | $0.0275 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 3, 2000 | May 19, 2000 | $0.0275 | +10.0% | Raise |
| Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 25, 2000 | $0.0250 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 3, 1999 | Nov 19, 1999 | $0.0250 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 4, 1999 | Aug 20, 1999 | $0.0250 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 5, 1999 | May 21, 1999 | $0.0250 | +17.6% | Raise |
| Feb 10, 1999 | Feb 26, 1999 | $0.0213 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 4, 1998 | Nov 20, 1998 | $0.0213 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 5, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | $0.0213 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 6, 1998 | May 22, 1998 | $0.0213 | +13.3% | Raise |
| Feb 11, 1998 | Feb 27, 1998 | $0.0188 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 5, 1997 | Nov 21, 1997 | $0.0188 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 6, 1997 | Aug 22, 1997 | $0.0188 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 7, 1997 | May 23, 1997 | $0.0188 | +25.0% | Raise |
| Feb 12, 1997 | Feb 28, 1997 | $0.0150 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 6, 1996 | Nov 22, 1996 | $0.0150 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 7, 1996 | Aug 23, 1996 | $0.0150 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 8, 1996 | May 24, 1996 | $0.0150 | +20.0% | Raise |
| Feb 7, 1996 | Feb 23, 1996 | $0.0125 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 8, 1995 | Nov 24, 1995 | $0.0125 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 9, 1995 | Aug 25, 1995 | $0.0125 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 8, 1995 | May 26, 1995 | $0.0125 | +25.0% | Raise |
| Feb 6, 1995 | Feb 24, 1995 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 4, 1994 | Nov 25, 1994 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 8, 1994 | Aug 26, 1994 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 9, 1994 | May 27, 1994 | $0.0100 | +60.0% | Raise |
| Feb 7, 1994 | Feb 25, 1994 | $0.0063 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 5, 1993 | Nov 26, 1993 | $0.0063 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 9, 1993 | Aug 27, 1993 | $0.0063 | +316.7% | Raise |
| May 10, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | $0.0015 | -92.5% | Cut |
| Oct 4, 1989 | — | $3.1250 | — | Special |
| Aug 7, 1989 | Aug 25, 1989 | $0.0200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 8, 1989 | May 26, 1989 | $0.0200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 6, 1989 | Feb 24, 1989 | $0.0200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 14, 1988 | Dec 2, 1988 | $0.0200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 8, 1988 | Aug 26, 1988 | $0.0200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 9, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | $0.0200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 9, 1988 | Feb 26, 1988 | $0.0200 | +14.3% | Raise |
| Nov 6, 1987 | Nov 27, 1987 | $0.0175 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 10, 1987 | Aug 28, 1987 | $0.0175 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 11, 1987 | May 29, 1987 | $0.0175 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 9, 1987 | Feb 27, 1987 | $0.0175 | — | First |
FELE dividend history — FAQ
How much is FELE's dividend?
As of Oct 14, 2026, FELE's most recent dividend was $0.2800 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Aug 6, 2026 and a pay date of Aug 20, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.1050 per share across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 1.12%.
How often does FELE pay a dividend?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. pays on a quarterly schedule. It made 4 payments in the last 12 months and 4 in 2025.
When is FELE's next dividend?
FELE's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its quarterly schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has FELE ever cut its dividend?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 1 regular payment lower than the one before it; the most recent annual reduction was in 1993.
How much did FELE pay in dividends in 2025?
FELE paid $1.0600 per share across 4 payments in 2025, up 6.0% from 2024.
What was FELE's total return including dividends over the last year?
Over the 12 months to Oct 14, 2026, FELE paid $1.1050 per share, 1.18% of its price a year earlier, while its price moved +5.5%. That is an approximate total return of +6.6% before taxes and reinvestment.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to FELE
