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TNC

Tennant Company

TNC38 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.46%

Annual Dividend

$1.24

Payout Ratio

72%

5-Yr Growth

6.0%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

TNC Dividend Safety Score

93/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage72% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage40% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.74
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 TNC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Tennant Company (TNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.46% ($1.24/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 6.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.46%
Payout Ratio
72%
Annual Dividend
$1.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Years of Growth
38
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.12
Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E Ratio
50.4
5-Yr Total Return
6%
52-Week Range
$60.18 – $88.86
Dividend Safety
A · 93/100
Ever Cut?
No
TNC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.24 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.00
Annual$124.00
Monthly avg$10.33