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Sylvamo Corporation

S&P 500

SLVM/Basic Materials · Paper & Paper Products/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.64%

$1.80 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$39.44P/E15.8MCap1.5BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

52/ 100Caution

SLVM's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 23.6% cfo payout ratio & 5.4x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 89.6% earnings payout ratio & 730.0% fcf payout ratio.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • CFO Payout Ratio: 23.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
  • Interest Coverage: 5.4xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.

Risks

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 730.0%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • Operating Margin: 0.4%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 89.6%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Balance Sheet

Caution

Profitability

Warning
10.8%Caution
16.6%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

About Sylvamo Corporation

Sylvamo Corporation is a global paper company involved in the production and distribution of uncoated paper products. It primarily focuses on supplying paper for educational, commercial printing, and business use, ensuring a consistent supply chain of sustainable and high-quality paper solutions. The company's operations span across the Americas, Europe, and other international regions, reflecting its commitment to serving diverse markets with robust demand for paper materials. Sylvamo places a strong emphasis on sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices throughout its production processes to minimize environmental impact. As a significant player in the paper products sector, it plays a crucial role in supporting educational institutions, corporate environments, and various industries that rely on paper for printing and documentation. Sylvamo Corporation, through its strategic initiatives, underscores the importance of paper in the digital age, maintaining a vital role in global communication and documentation practices.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.64%

Annual Dividend

$1.80

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

89.64%

FCF Payout Ratio

730.00%

52-Week Range

$35.53 - $56.80

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SLVM annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SLVM earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

July 7, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 28, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

100.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

700.00%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$3,944.00

Annual Income

$180.00

Quarterly Income

$45.00

Monthly Income

$15.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLVM's current dividend yield?
Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) currently has a dividend yield of 4.64%, based on a stock price of $39.44 and an annual dividend of $1.80.
When is SLVM's next dividend payment date?
SLVM's next ex-dividend date is 2026-07-07 and the next payment date is 2026-07-28. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SLVM pay in dividends per year?
Sylvamo Corporation paid $1.80 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has SLVM been increasing its dividend?
Sylvamo Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is SLVM's dividend safe?
Sylvamo Corporation has a payout ratio of 89.64%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 730.00%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is SLVM's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Sylvamo Corporation'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 basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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