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FF

FutureFuel Corp.

FF

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$5.58

Undervalued · +49% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.72%

Annual Dividend

$0.04

Payout Ratio

69%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Dec 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, FutureFuel Corp. (FF) has a forward dividend yield of 0.72%, based on an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and a share price of $5.58.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, FF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (60 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • FF last cut its regular dividend in 2015.
  • FF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 4, 2026, with payment on Dec 18, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, FF pays out 69% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FF's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, FF's 0.72% yield is 96% below its five-year average yield of 17.46%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FF is $8.30 per share, 49% above the $5.58 share price, so FF screens as undervalued.
  • FutureFuel Corp. (FF) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • FutureFuel Corp. (FF) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 66 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 83.3% cut to $0.0100 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 4, 2026.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, FutureFuel Corp. (FF) yields 0.72% ($0.04 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (60/100).

Is FF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

FutureFuel Corp. (FF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.72% ($0.04/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 2015
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    0.72%
    Payout Ratio
    69%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.04
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Dec 4, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.95
    Market Cap
    $244.8M
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -26%
    52-Week Range
    $3.09 – $6.99
    Dividend Safety
    C · 60/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2015)

    FF dividend raises and cuts

    FutureFuel Corp. (FF) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 66 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 83.3% cut to $0.0100 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 4, 2026.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jun 4, 2026Cut$0.0600 → $0.0100−83.3%
    Feb 26, 2015Cut$0.120 → $0.0600−50.0%
    Feb 27, 2014Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
    Feb 27, 2013Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
    FF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is FF a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. FutureFuel Corp. (FF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.72% ($0.04/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 FF undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FF's fair value is about $8.30 versus a $5.58 share price — so it looks undervalued (+49% vs. fair value).

    Is FF's dividend safe?

    FF has a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2015, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is FF's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for FF is about $8.30 per share, roughly 49% above the current $5.58 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is FF a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FF screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. FutureFuel Corp. (FF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.72% ($0.04/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 FF cut its dividend?

    FF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2015). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does FF pay a dividend?

    Yes. FutureFuel Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.72%.

    What is FF's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, FF's forward dividend yield is 0.72%, based on a $0.04 annual dividend and a $5.58 share price.

    What is FF's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, FF pays $0.04 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is FF's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, FF's payout ratio is 69% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has FF grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next FF ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FF is Dec 4, 2026.