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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) pays a $9.76 annual dividend ($2.44 quarterly), yielding 2.49% at $391.86/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-19. 28 consecutive years of dividend growth (Dividend Aristocrat). Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.49%
Annual Dividend: $9.76 per share
Payout Ratio: 2.8%
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 made professional tools, diagnostic systems, and tool storage solutions since 1920. The current yield is 2.48%, paid quarterly at $2.44 per share, with the next ex-dividend date on August 19, 2026. SNA's trailing annual dividend rate stands at $9.76 per share. A Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of increases and a beta of 0.723, SNA suits income investors who value low volatility over a high starting yield.
Snap-on Incorporated pays out 2.8% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That figure is exceptionally low, meaning the dividend consumes only a small fraction of earnings, leaving substantial room to sustain and grow payments even if profits soften. Snap-on Incorporated dividend safety is further supported by the company's diversified revenue base, which spans hand tools, power tools, diagnostic software, and financing programs across industries from aerospace to vehicle repair. The primary pressure point is cyclical demand: SNA's professional and industrial clientele can pull back on equipment spending during economic downturns.
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 data is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 7.7% in 2012. Even at the floor, that pace meaningfully outpaces typical inflation, which matters for income investors trying to preserve purchasing power 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) |
SNA fits dividend investors who prioritize growth rate and payment reliability over a high starting yield. The yield is moderate (2–4%) at 2.48%, which sits above the stock's own 5-year average of 1.74%, making the current entry point more attractive on a historical basis. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of increases, SNA has demonstrated a long, unbroken record of raising its payout. The trade-off is straightforward: the 2.8% payout ratio keeps the dividend extremely secure, but the yield itself is modest, so total income depends heavily on the dividend's continued growth rather than its current size.
SNA is a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 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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