JOF Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc (JOF) pays a dividend yield of 8.87% ($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
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 | 155.8% | 22.69% |
| 3 Year | 158.9% | 153.93% |
| 5 Year | 12% | 15.63% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 8.87% |
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.
| 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 8.87%, paying $1.17 per share annually. The forward yield is 9.43%.
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.