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TRN

Trinity Industries, Inc.

TRN23 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.81%

Annual Dividend

$1.24

Payout Ratio

38%

5-Yr Growth

9.6%

Ex-Date

Jul 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

TRN Dividend Safety Score

87/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak23 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2002
Earnings payout coverage38% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 4.71
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 TRN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.81% ($1.24/yr), with 23 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

  • 23 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (38%)
  • Strong 9.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2002

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.81%
Payout Ratio
38%
Annual Dividend
$1.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 15, 2026
Years of Growth
23
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.36
Market Cap
$2.6B
P/E Ratio
10.3
5-Yr Total Return
21%
52-Week Range
$22.38 – $37.36
Dividend Safety
A · 87/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2002)
TRN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 15, 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