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OLN

Olin Corporation

OLN

Basic Materials · Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$15.94

Undervalued · +141% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.02%

Annual Dividend

$0.80

Payout Ratio

174%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about OLN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Olin Corporation (OLN) has a forward dividend yield of 5.02%, based on an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and a share price of $15.94.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (83 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • OLN has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • OLN's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 27, 2026, for a dividend of $0.20 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN pays out 174% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • OLN's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN's 5.02% yield is 151% above its five-year average yield of 2.00%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for OLN is $38.34 per share, 141% above the $15.94 share price, so OLN screens as undervalued.
  • Olin Corporation (OLN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Olin Corporation (OLN) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 0 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 5.0% increase to $0.200 per share, going ex-dividend on May 6, 1999.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "OLN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/OLN

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Olin Corporation (OLN) yields 5.02% ($0.80 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (83/100).

Is OLN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Olin Corporation (OLN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($0.80/yr), with 0 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

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (174%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.02%
Payout Ratio
174%
Annual Dividend
$0.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 27, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.23
Market Cap
$1.8B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-71%
52-Week Range
$14.64 – $30.46
Dividend Safety
A · 83/100
Ever Cut?
No

OLN dividend raises and cuts

Olin Corporation (OLN) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 0 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 5.0% increase to $0.200 per share, going ex-dividend on May 6, 1999.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 6, 1999Raise$0.190 → $0.200+5.0%
Feb 6, 1995Raise$0.175 → $0.190+9.1%
May 4, 1990Raise$0.159 → $0.175+10.0%
May 4, 1989Raise$0.143 → $0.159+11.1%
Aug 4, 1988Raise$0.127 → $0.143+12.5%
Every OLN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
OLN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →OLN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OLN a good dividend stock?

Yes. Olin Corporation (OLN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($0.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is OLN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, OLN's fair value is about $38.34 versus a $15.94 share price — so it looks undervalued (+141% vs. fair value).

Is OLN's dividend safe?

OLN has a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is OLN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for OLN is about $38.34 per share, roughly 141% above the current $15.94 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is OLN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data OLN screens as "yes" and undervalued. Olin Corporation (OLN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($0.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will OLN cut its dividend?

OLN earns a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), 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 OLN pay a dividend?

Yes. Olin Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.02%.

What is OLN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN's forward dividend yield is 5.02%, based on a $0.80 annual dividend and a $15.94 share price.

What is OLN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN pays $0.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is OLN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN's payout ratio is 174% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has OLN grown its dividend?

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

When is the next OLN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, OLN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 27, 2026, for $0.20 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$20.00
Annual$80.00
Monthly avg$6.67

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