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TXT

Textron Inc.

TXT

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.09%

Annual Dividend

$0.08

Payout Ratio

2%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Jun 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

TXT Dividend Safety Score

89/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak16 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2009
Earnings payout coverage2% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage2% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.53
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 TXT a good dividend stock?

Yes

Textron Inc. (TXT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.09% ($0.08/yr), with 16 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

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (2%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.09%
Payout Ratio
2%
Annual Dividend
$0.08
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 12, 2026
Years of Growth
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.91
Market Cap
$15.8B
P/E Ratio
17.4
5-Yr Total Return
34%
52-Week Range
$73.97 – $101.57
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)
TXT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.08 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$2.00
Annual$8.00
Monthly avg$0.67