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SPOK

Spok Holdings, Inc.

SPOK

Healthcare · Health Information Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$10.61

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Forward Yield

11.80%

Annual Dividend

$1.25

Payout Ratio

219%

5-Yr Growth

20.2%

Ex-Date

Aug 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SPOK's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) has a forward dividend yield of 11.80%, based on an annual dividend of $1.25 per share and a share price of $10.61.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • SPOK last cut its regular dividend in 2013.
  • SPOK's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 19, 2026, for a dividend of $0.31 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK pays out 219% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SPOK's dividend has grown at an average rate of 20.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK's 11.80% yield is 27% above its five-year average yield of 9.28%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SPOK is $15.89 per share, 50% above the $10.61 share price, so SPOK screens as undervalued.
  • Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 2 times across the 83 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 150.4% increase to $0.313 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 15, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 15, 2012.
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SmarterDividends, "SPOK Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SPOK

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) yields 11.80% ($1.25 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100).

Is SPOK a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.80% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 20.2% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2013
  • Elevated payout ratio (219%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.80%
Payout Ratio
219%
Annual Dividend
$1.25
5-Yr Avg Growth
20.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 19, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.45
Market Cap
$221.9M
P/E Ratio
18.6
5-Yr Total Return
10%
52-Week Range
$9.95 – $16.45
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2013)

SPOK dividend raises and cuts

Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 2 times across the 83 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 150.4% increase to $0.313 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 15, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 15, 2012.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 15, 2022Raise$0.125 → $0.313+150.4%
Aug 15, 2012Cut$0.250 → $0.125−50.0%
May 15, 2008Cut$0.650 → $0.250−61.5%
Every SPOK payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
SPOK ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SPOK dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPOK a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.80% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is SPOK undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SPOK's fair value is about $15.89 versus a $10.61 share price — so it looks undervalued (+50% vs. fair value).

Is SPOK's dividend safe?

SPOK has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2013, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SPOK's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SPOK is about $15.89 per share, roughly 50% above the current $10.61 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SPOK a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SPOK screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.80% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SPOK cut its dividend?

SPOK earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2013). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SPOK pay a dividend?

Yes. Spok Holdings, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.25 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.80%.

What is SPOK's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK's forward dividend yield is 11.80%, based on a $1.25 annual dividend and a $10.61 share price.

What is SPOK's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK pays $1.25 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SPOK's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK's payout ratio is 219% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has SPOK grown its dividend?

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

When is the next SPOK ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SPOK's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 19, 2026, for $0.31 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.25 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.25
Annual$125.00
Monthly avg$10.42

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