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NYSE:JOF (USA)   CE with IsEquityFundamentalDataAvailable = 1 in Gid
$ 12.24 -0.14 (-1.15%) 02:08 PM EST
2.42
P/B:
0.89
Market Cap:
$ 346.73M
Enterprise V:
$ 340.70M
Volume:
25.03K
Avg Vol (2M):
80.55K
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Volume:
25.03K
Avg Vol (2M):
80.55K

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc Stock Historical Dividends and Yields

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc (JOF) pays a dividend yield of 8.81% ($1.17 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.16. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 12%. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc has been paying dividends since 1990.

Below is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.

Dividend started since

 
1990

Years of Dividend History

 
36

Years of No Dividend Reduction

 
3

Years of Dividend Increase

 
3
8.81% (Trailing)
9.38% (Forward)

Dividend Yield

0.16
 

Dividend Payout Ratio

12%
 

Growth Rate (5-Year)

15.53%
 

Yield on Cost (5-Year)

0%
 

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio

* Special dividend is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields

Dividend Growth


Growth Rate Yield on Cost
1 Year 155.8% 22.54%
3 Year 158.9% 152.89%
5 Year 12% 15.53%
10 Year 0% 8.81%

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates

Complete history of 45 dividend payments by Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc since 1990. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc (JOF) Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date Amount Record Date Pay Date Declaration Date
2026-09-15 USD 0.0956 2026-09-15 2026-09-30 2026-05-22
2026-08-14 USD 0.0956 2026-08-14 2026-08-31 2026-05-22
2026-07-15 USD 0.0956 2026-07-15 2026-07-31 2026-05-22
2026-06-15 USD 0.0887 2026-06-15 2026-06-30 2026-03-10
2026-05-15 USD 0.0887 2026-05-15 2026-05-29 2026-03-10
2026-04-15 USD 0.0887 2026-04-15 2026-04-30 2026-03-10
2026-03-16 USD 0.0887 2026-03-16 2026-03-31 2025-11-21
2026-02-13 USD 0.0887 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 2025-11-21
2026-01-15 USD 0.0887 2026-01-15 2026-01-30 2025-11-21
2025-12-15 USD 0.0887 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 2025-09-12
2025-11-14 USD 0.0887 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 2025-09-12
2025-10-15 USD 0.0887 2025-10-15 2025-10-31 2025-09-12
2025-09-15 USD 0.0887 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 2025-06-06
2025-08-15 USD 0.0887 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 2025-06-06
2025-07-15 USD 0.0887 2025-07-15 2025-07-31 2025-06-06
2024-12-19 USD 0.3118 2024-12-19 2024-12-27 2024-12-09
2023-12-18 USD 0.2655 2023-12-19 2023-12-27 2023-12-08
2022-12-19 USD 0.0461 2022-12-20 2022-12-28 2022-12-09
2021-12-16 USD 0.6061 2021-12-17 2021-12-28 2021-12-08
2020-12-17 USD 0.3441 2020-12-18 2020-12-28 2020-12-11
2019-12-17 USD 0.4723 2019-12-18 2019-12-27 2019-12-06
2019-12-17 USD 0.2703 2019-12-18 2019-12-27 2019-12-06
2018-12-14 USD 1.617 2018-12-17 2018-12-27 2018-12-10
2018-12-14 USD 0.0926 2018-12-17 2018-12-27 2018-12-10
2017-12-14 USD 1.325 2017-12-15 2017-12-21 2017-12-08
2017-12-14 USD 0.5515 2017-12-15 2017-12-21 2017-12-08
2016-12-15 USD 0.9361 2016-12-19 2016-12-23 2016-12-08
2015-12-17 USD 0.7106 2015-12-21 2015-12-28 2015-12-10
2015-12-17 USD 0.1669 2015-12-21 2015-12-28 2015-12-10
2014-12-18 USD 0.0131 2014-12-22 2014-12-29 2014-12-11
2014-12-18 USD 0.1194 2014-12-22 2014-12-29 2014-12-11
2013-12-19 USD 0.199 2013-12-23 2013-12-30 2013-12-13
2012-11-27 USD 0.08102 2012-11-29 2012-12-06 2012-11-16
2011-12-20 USD 0.0355 2011-12-22 2011-12-29 2011-12-13
2010-12-21 USD 0.0796 2010-12-23 2010-12-30 2010-12-17
2010-12-20 USD 0.0796 2010-12-23 2010-12-30 2010-12-16
2009-12-21 USD 0.0532 2009-12-23 2009-12-29 2009-12-17
2008-12-18 USD 0.114 2008-12-22 2008-12-29 2008-12-17
2007-12-26 USD 0.0035 2007-12-28 2008-01-15 2007-12-21
1998-11-19 USD 0.005 1998-11-23 1998-12-21 1998-11-07

Frequently Asked Questions: JOF Dividend

What is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's (JOF) current dividend yield?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc (JOF) currently has a dividend yield of 8.81%, paying $1.17 per share annually. The forward yield is 9.38%.

What is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's payout ratio?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's payout ratio is 0.16, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.

How long has Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc been paying dividends?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc has been paying dividends since 1990, a 36-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2023.

Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's dividend growing?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 12% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.

Where can I see Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's complete dividend data?

Above this section you'll find Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc as an investment, visit the Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc Stock summary page on GuruFocus.

Dividend Yield History

Good Dividend Yield % : Close to 3-year high
This is the historical trailing annual dividend yield of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc. Buying stocks at higher yield relative its historical values is usually more profitable.

Dividend Per Share History

This the dividend history of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc

Dividend Payout Ratio

This is the historical payout ratio of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc. If the dividend payout ratio is close to or higher than 1, dividends might not be sustainable.