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SGU

Star Group, L.P.

SGU

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

6.17%

Annual Dividend

$0.79

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

6.8%

Ex-Date

Apr 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

SGU Dividend Safety Score

86/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak16 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2009
Earnings payout coverage29% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.85
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 SGU a good dividend stock?

Yes

Star Group, L.P. (SGU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.17% ($0.79/yr), with 16 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

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)
  • Strong 6.8% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.17%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$0.79
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 27, 2026
Years of Growth
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.32
Market Cap
$420.3M
P/E Ratio
5.0
5-Yr Total Return
14%
52-Week Range
$11.31 – $13.53
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)
SGU ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.79 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$19.75
Annual$79.00
Monthly avg$6.58