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SLVM

Sylvamo Corporation

SLVM

Basic Materials · Paper & Paper Products · Stock · quarterly payer

$32.62

Fairly valued · +12% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.52%

Annual Dividend

$1.80

Payout Ratio

120%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 2, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SLVM's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) has a forward dividend yield of 5.52%, based on an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and a share price of $32.62.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (56 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • SLVM has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • SLVM's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 2, 2026, for a dividend of $0.45 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM pays out 120% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM's 5.52% yield is 148% above its five-year average yield of 2.22%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SLVM is $36.69 per share, 12% above the $32.62 share price, so SLVM screens as fairly valued.
  • Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 18 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 50.0% increase to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 8, 2024.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) yields 5.52% ($1.80 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (56/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is SLVM a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.52% ($1.80/yr), with 3 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

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (120%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.52%
Payout Ratio
120%
Annual Dividend
$1.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 2, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
$1.3B
P/E Ratio
17.4
5-Yr Total Return
7%
52-Week Range
$30.40 – $56.80
Dividend Safety
C · 56/100
Ever Cut?
No

SLVM dividend raises and cuts

Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 18 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 50.0% increase to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 8, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 8, 2024Raise$0.300 → $0.450+50.0%
Jan 3, 2024Raise$0.250 → $0.300+20.0%
Jan 3, 2023Raise$0.113 → $0.250+121.2%
Every SLVM payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
SLVM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SLVM dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SLVM a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.52% ($1.80/yr), with 3 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.

Is SLVM undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SLVM's fair value is about $36.69 versus a $32.62 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+12% vs. fair value).

Is SLVM's dividend safe?

SLVM has a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SLVM's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SLVM is about $36.69 per share, roughly 12% above the current $32.62 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SLVM a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SLVM screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.52% ($1.80/yr), with 3 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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SLVM cut its dividend?

SLVM earns a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), 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 SLVM pay a dividend?

Yes. Sylvamo Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.52%.

What is SLVM's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM's forward dividend yield is 5.52%, based on a $1.80 annual dividend and a $32.62 share price.

What is SLVM's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM pays $1.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SLVM's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM's payout ratio is 120% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has SLVM grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next SLVM ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SLVM's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 2, 2026, for $0.45 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$45.00
Annual$180.00
Monthly avg$15.00

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