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PBT

Permian Basin Royalty Trust

PBT

Energy · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

1.15%

Annual Dividend

$0.34

Payout Ratio

102%

5-Yr Growth

6.5%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

PBT Dividend Safety Score

50/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverage102% of earnings paid out
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 PBT a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 1.15% ($0.34/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 6.5% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 403% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025
  • Elevated payout ratio (102%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.15%
Payout Ratio
102%
Annual Dividend
$0.34
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.46
Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E Ratio
94.0
5-Yr Total Return
403%
52-Week Range
$10.93 – $32.25
Dividend Safety
C · 50/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
PBT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.34 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$2.83
Annual$34.00
Monthly avg$2.83