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Data last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 12, 2026): Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) pays a $9.46 annual dividend ($2.44 quarterly), yielding 2.71% at $360.37/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-19. 39+ consecutive years of dividend growth (Dividend Aristocrat). Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.71%
Annual Dividend: $9.46 per share
Payout Ratio: 48.2%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-19
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Industrials
Years of Dividend History: 42
Snap-on Incorporated dividend investors are looking at a company that has built a century-long business making professional-grade hand tools, power tools, diagnostic systems, and tool storage equipment for mechanics, aerospace technicians, and industrial workers worldwide. SNA currently pays a 2.6% dividend yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $9.76 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 19, 2026. With a beta of 0.712, Snap-on Incorporated stock moves less than the broader market, a characteristic that suits income investors who prioritize lower volatility alongside a growing payout. SNA is a Dividend Aristocrat, and that status is backed by 28 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Snap-on Incorporated pays out just 2.8% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That figure is exceptionally low, meaning the company retains the vast majority of its earnings, which directly supports Snap-on Incorporated dividend safety even if earnings face short-term pressure. The primary risk worth watching is demand sensitivity: Snap-on's customers, including vehicle dealerships, repair centers, and industrial operators, can defer tool and equipment purchases during economic slowdowns, which could compress earnings and narrow the cushion that currently makes the payout look so secure.
Snap-on Incorporated dividend history shows a CAGR of 14.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $1.30 in 2011 to $8.86 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). Even in its slowest year within the data window, the smallest annual increase was 7.7% in 2012. For income investors, a 14.7% annualized growth rate means the dividend has roughly doubled every five years, which is a meaningful pace for compounding income over time.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +14.6% | $5.88 (2022) | $8.86 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +14.7% | $4.47 (2020) | $8.86 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +14.9% | $2.20 (2015) | $8.86 (2025) |
Snap-on Incorporated fits dividend investors who want a growing payout from a business with a durable professional-tools franchise, and who are willing to accept a moderate starting yield in exchange for fast dividend growth. The current yield of 2.6% sits in the moderate (2-4%) range, above the stock's own 5-year average yield of 1.83%, which means today's entry point offers more income than the historical norm. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of increases, SNA has demonstrated a long commitment to raising its payout. The trade-off is clear: the yield is not high enough for investors who need maximum current income, but the 14.7% annualized growth rate over the past 14 years rewards patience.
SNA is a Dividend Aristocrat with 39 consecutive years of dividend increases.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | $2.4400 |
| 2026-05-20 | $2.4400 |
| 2026-02-24 | $2.4400 |
| 2025-11-21 | $2.4400 |
| 2025-08-19 | $2.1400 |
| 2025-05-20 | $2.1400 |
| 2025-02-24 | $2.1400 |
| 2024-11-21 | $2.1400 |
| 2024-08-19 | $1.8600 |
| 2024-05-17 | $1.8600 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $7.3200 |
| 2025 | $8.8600 |
| 2024 | $7.7200 |
| 2023 | $6.7200 |
| 2022 | $5.8800 |
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