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Powell Industries Inc.

S&P 500

POWL/Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.29%

$0.90 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$309.20P/E58.2MCap11.2BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

87/ 100Very Safe

POWL's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 7.0% earnings payout ratio & 8.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & 0.6% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 7.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 8.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 8.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 0.6%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
2.3xVery Safe
0.3Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
29.9%Very Safe
29.6%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Powell Industries Inc.

Powell Industries Inc. is a manufacturer of custom-engineered equipment and systems for the management, control, and distribution of electrical power in industrial and commercial markets. The company designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services products such as integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, medium-voltage circuit breakers, monitoring and control communications systems, motor control centers, switches, and bus duct systems. It also offers field service inspection, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Powell Industries Inc. serves key sectors including oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemicals, pipelines, terminals, pulp and paper, mining, light-rail traction power, renewable energy, electric utilities, and other heavy industries. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Powell Industries Inc. plays a vital role in providing reliable electrical power solutions essential for critical infrastructure and energy operations worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.29%

Annual Dividend

$0.90

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

6.98%

FCF Payout Ratio

8.31%

52-Week Range

$62.07 - $328.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

POWL annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

POWL earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 20, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 17, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.95%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

0.57%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.28%

3-Year Total Growth

2.88%

5-Year Total Growth

2.88%

10-Year Total Growth

2.88%

Income Calculator

POWL Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$30,920.00

Annual Income

$89.50

Quarterly Income

$22.38

Monthly Income

$7.46

Frequently Asked Questions

What is POWL's current dividend yield?
Powell Industries Inc. (POWL) currently has a dividend yield of 0.29%, based on a stock price of $309.20 and an annual dividend of $0.90.
When is POWL's next dividend payment date?
POWL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-20 and the next payment date is 2026-06-17. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does POWL pay in dividends per year?
Powell Industries Inc. paid $1.07 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has POWL been increasing its dividend?
Powell Industries Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 0.57% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.28%.
Is POWL's dividend safe?
Powell Industries Inc. has a payout ratio of 6.98%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is POWL's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Powell Industries Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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