
Tennant Company
TNC38 yrs growthIndustrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
1.80%
Annual Dividend
$1.30
Payout Ratio
91%
5-Yr Growth
6.1%
Ex-Date
Nov 30, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about TNC's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 4, 2026, Tennant Company (TNC) has a forward dividend yield of 1.80%, based on an annual dividend of $1.30 per share and a share price of $74.01.
- As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (86 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Tennant Company (TNC) has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years as of Nov 4, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
- TNC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
- TNC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026, with payment on Dec 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
- As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC pays out 91% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- TNC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 6.1% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC's 1.80% yield is 33% above its five-year average yield of 1.36%.
- As of Nov 4, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for TNC is $61.99 per share, 16% below the $74.01 share price, so TNC screens as overvalued.
- Tennant Company (TNC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Tennant Company (TNC) has raised its regular dividend 24 times and cut it 0 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 5.1% increase to $0.310 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 28, 2025.
- Tennant (TNC) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in October in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 5.1%, was declared on Oct 29, 2025.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "TNC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 4, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/TNC
Summary
As of Nov 4, 2026, Tennant Company (TNC) yields 1.80% ($1.30 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (86/100) and has 38 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
Is TNC a good dividend stock?
YesTennant Company (TNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.80% ($1.30/yr), with 38 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
- Dividend Aristocrat — 38 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 6.1% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (91%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.80%
- Payout Ratio
- 91%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.30
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 6.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Nov 30, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 38
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.14
- Market Cap
- $1.3B
- P/E Ratio
- 54.4
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -16%
- 52-Week Range
- $60.18 – $91.93
- Dividend Safety
- A · 86/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
TNC dividend raises and cuts
Tennant Company (TNC) has raised its regular dividend 24 times and cut it 0 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 5.1% increase to $0.310 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 28, 2025.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Raise | $0.295 → $0.310 | +5.1% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Raise | $0.280 → $0.295 | +5.4% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Raise | $0.265 → $0.280 | +5.7% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.265 | +6.0% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Raise | $0.230 → $0.250 | +8.7% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | Raise | $0.220 → $0.230 | +4.5% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Raise | $0.210 → $0.220 | +4.8% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.210 | +5.0% |
| May 28, 2014 | Raise | $0.180 → $0.200 | +11.1% |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Raise | $0.170 → $0.180 | +5.9% |
| Nov 26, 2010 | Raise | $0.140 → $0.170 | +21.4% |
| Nov 25, 2009 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.140 | +7.7% |
Show all 24 changes since 1988
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2008 | Raise | $0.120 → $0.130 | +8.3% |
| Aug 29, 2006 | Raise | $0.110 → $0.120 | +9.1% |
| Aug 27, 2004 | Raise | $0.105 → $0.110 | +4.8% |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.105 | +5.0% |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Raise | $0.0950 → $0.100 | +5.3% |
| Aug 28, 1998 | Raise | $0.0900 → $0.0950 | +5.6% |
| Dec 12, 1996 | Raise | $0.0850 → $0.0900 | +5.9% |
| Dec 14, 1994 | Raise | $0.0800 → $0.0850 | +6.3% |
| Dec 15, 1992 | Raise | $0.0750 → $0.0800 | +6.7% |
| May 23, 1990 | Raise | $0.0700 → $0.0750 | +7.1% |
| May 23, 1989 | Raise | $0.0650 → $0.0700 | +7.7% |
| Dec 19, 1988 | Raise | $0.0600 → $0.0650 | +8.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TNC a good dividend stock?
Yes. Tennant Company (TNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.80% ($1.30/yr), with 38 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 TNC undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, TNC's fair value is about $61.99 versus a $74.01 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).
Is TNC's dividend safe?
TNC has a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 38-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is TNC's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for TNC is about $61.99 per share, about 16% below the current $74.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is TNC a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data TNC screens as "yes" and overvalued. Tennant Company (TNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.80% ($1.30/yr), with 38 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 TNC cut its dividend?
TNC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), 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 TNC pay a dividend?
Yes. Tennant Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.30 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.80%.
What is TNC's dividend yield?
As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC's forward dividend yield is 1.80%, based on a $1.30 annual dividend and a $74.01 share price.
What is TNC's dividend per share?
As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC pays $1.30 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is TNC's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC's payout ratio is 91% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
How many years has TNC grown its dividend?
As of Nov 4, 2026, TNC has increased its dividend for 38 consecutive years.
When is the next TNC ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 4, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for TNC is Nov 30, 2026.
TNC Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-9%
3 Years
-22%
5 Years
-16%
52-Week Range
$60.18 – $91.93
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is TNC worth?
Overvaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Tennant Company is $61.99 per share, versus a market price of $74.01. That implies 16% of downside.
Fair Value
$61.99
Current Price
$74.01
Downside
-16%
Margin of Safety
-19%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 5.0% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 10.0% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $1.04 EPS, $1.24 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
TNC Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
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
Dividend History
Full TNC dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.3100 | regular |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2950 | regular |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2950 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2950 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.2950 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2800 | regular |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.2650 | regular |
| May 30, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.2650 | regular |
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