Sprott Focus Trust Inc Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Sprott Focus Trust Inc (FUND) pays a dividend yield of 6.27% ($0.59 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.32. The 5-year dividend growth rate is -1.4%. Sprott Focus Trust Inc has been paying dividends since 1989.
Below is Sprott Focus Trust Inc's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -4.6% | 5.98% |
| 3 Year | 2.5% | 6.75% |
| 5 Year | -1.4% | 5.84% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 6.27% |
Sprott Focus Trust Inc Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 122 dividend payments by Sprott Focus Trust Inc since 1989. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | USD 0.1424 | 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-02 |
| 2026-03-13 | USD 0.1335 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-03 |
| 2025-12-12 | USD 0.1911 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-09-15 | USD 0.1274 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-06-13 | USD 0.128 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-03-14 | USD 0.1305 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-28 | 2025-03-04 |
| 2024-12-13 | USD 0.2161 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-09-16 | USD 0.1301 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-06-14 | USD 0.1299 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-03-13 | USD 0.1286 | 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-04 |
| 2023-12-13 | USD 0.127 | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-09-14 | USD 0.1238 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-05 |
| 2023-06-09 | USD 0.1217 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-02 |
| 2023-03-10 | USD 0.1254 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-02 |
| 2022-12-09 | USD 0.1276 | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-01 |
| 2022-09-09 | USD 0.1334 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-06-10 | USD 0.1389 | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-01 |
| 2022-03-11 | USD 0.1359 | 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-02 |
| 2021-12-10 | USD 0.4107 | 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-02 |
| 2021-09-10 | USD 0.1252 | 2021-09-13 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-02 |
| 2021-06-11 | USD 0.116 | 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-02 |
| 2021-03-12 | USD 0.1044 | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-08 |
| 2020-12-14 | USD 0.215 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-23 | 2020-12-02 |
| 2020-09-14 | USD 0.107 | 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-02 |
| 2020-06-12 | USD 0.1093 | 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-02 |
| 2020-03-12 | USD 0.1159 | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-03 |
| 2019-12-12 | USD 0.1163 | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-03 |
| 2019-09-13 | USD 0.1121 | 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-09-05 |
| 2019-06-13 | USD 0.1157 | 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-28 | 2019-06-04 |
| 2019-03-14 | USD 0.1196 | 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-03-05 |
| 2018-12-13 | USD 0.3019 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-04 |
| 2018-09-13 | USD 0.129 | 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-04 |
| 2018-06-14 | USD 0.129 | 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-05 |
| 2018-03-14 | USD 0.129 | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-28 | 2018-03-05 |
| 2017-12-14 | USD 0.22 | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-28 | 2017-12-04 |
| 2017-09-14 | USD 0.1 | 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-14 |
| 2017-06-13 | USD 0.1 | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-07 |
| 2016-12-12 | USD 0.12 | 2016-12-15 | 2016-12-28 | 2016-12-05 |
| 2016-09-13 | USD 0.09 | 2016-09-15 | 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-07 |
| 2016-06-10 | USD 0.09 | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-28 | 2016-06-06 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FUND Dividend
What is Sprott Focus Trust Inc's (FUND) current dividend yield?
Sprott Focus Trust Inc (FUND) currently has a dividend yield of 6.27%, paying $0.59 per share annually. The forward yield is 6.27%.
What is Sprott Focus Trust Inc's payout ratio?
Sprott Focus Trust Inc's payout ratio is 0.32, 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 Sprott Focus Trust Inc been paying dividends?
Sprott Focus Trust Inc has been paying dividends since 1989, a 37-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.
Is Sprott Focus Trust Inc's dividend growing?
Sprott Focus Trust Inc's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of -1.4% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. Dividend growth has been flat or negative recently.
Where can I see Sprott Focus Trust Inc's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Sprott Focus Trust Inc's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Sprott Focus Trust Inc as an investment, visit the Sprott Focus Trust Inc stock summary page on GuruFocus.