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Tri-Continental Corporation PFD $2.50

TY-P36 yrs growth

Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.84%

Annual Dividend

$2.50

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Quarterly

TY-P Dividend Safety Score

90/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak7 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
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 TY-P a good dividend stock?

Yes

Tri-Continental Corporation PFD $2.50 (TY-P) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.84% ($2.50/yr), with 36 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 — 36 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.84%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$2.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
36
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
5-Yr Total Return
-25%
52-Week Range
$42.81 – $45.89
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No
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At $2.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$62.50
Annual$250.00
Monthly avg$20.83