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PKE

Park Aerospace Corp.

PKE

Industrials · Aerospace & Defense · Stock · quarterly payer

$26.31

Overvalued · -43% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.90%

Annual Dividend

$0.50

Payout Ratio

70%

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about PKE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) has a forward dividend yield of 1.90%, based on an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and a share price of $26.31.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • PKE has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • PKE's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.13 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE pays out 70% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • PKE's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE's 1.90% yield is 57% below its five-year average yield of 4.42%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PKE is $15.09 per share, 43% below the $26.31 share price, so PKE screens as overvalued.
  • Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 170 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.125 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 31, 2023.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) yields 1.90% ($0.50 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100).

Is PKE a good dividend stock?

Yes

Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.90% ($0.50/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
  • 104% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.90%
Payout Ratio
70%
Annual Dividend
$0.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 1, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.39
Market Cap
$572.3M
P/E Ratio
37.1
5-Yr Total Return
104%
52-Week Range
$18.25 – $39.86
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No

PKE dividend raises and cuts

Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 170 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.125 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 31, 2023.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 31, 2023Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Oct 5, 2009Raise$0.0800 → $0.100+25.0%
Jan 4, 2005Raise$0.0600 → $0.0800+33.3%
Oct 18, 2000Raise$0.0533 → $0.0600+12.5%
Oct 16, 1995Raise$0.0400 → $0.0533+33.3%
Oct 12, 1994Raise$0.0267 → $0.0400+50.0%
Oct 18, 1988Raise$0.0133 → $0.0267+100.0%
Jul 14, 1987Raise$0.0100 → $0.0133+33.3%
Every PKE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
PKE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →PKE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PKE a good dividend stock?

Yes. Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.90% ($0.50/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 PKE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PKE's fair value is about $15.09 versus a $26.31 share price — so it looks overvalued (-43% vs. fair value).

Is PKE's dividend safe?

PKE has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is PKE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for PKE is about $15.09 per share, about 43% below the current $26.31 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is PKE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PKE screens as "yes" and overvalued. Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.90% ($0.50/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 PKE cut its dividend?

PKE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), 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 PKE pay a dividend?

Yes. Park Aerospace Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.50 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.90%.

What is PKE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE's forward dividend yield is 1.90%, based on a $0.50 annual dividend and a $26.31 share price.

What is PKE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE pays $0.50 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is PKE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE's payout ratio is 70% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has PKE grown its dividend?

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

When is the next PKE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PKE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 1, 2026, for $0.13 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$12.50
Annual$50.00
Monthly avg$4.17

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