CET Dividend Calculator
Central Securities Corp. (CET) currently yields 5.18% and paid $2.76 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed semi-annually. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$53.24
Dividend Yield
5.18%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.76
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+10.2%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from CET
Portfolio Value
$154,138
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$804
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — CET
Projected Income from CET
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $829 | $69 | 316.1 | $16,829 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,281 | $107 | 443.8 | $25,312 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,816 | $151 | 571.7 | $34,936 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,450 | $204 | 700.7 | $45,881 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $3,200 | $267 | 831.9 | $58,357 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $4,089 | $341 | 966.1 | $72,613 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $5,144 | $429 | 1104.5 | $88,941 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $6,395 | $533 | 1248.1 | $107,687 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $7,882 | $657 | 1398.3 | $129,258 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $9,651 | $804 | 1556.3 | $154,138 |
CET Dividend Per Share by Year
CET Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-26 | $0.31 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-12-19 | $2.45 |
| 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-27 | $0.25 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-20 | $2.05 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-26 | $0.20 |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-12-21 | $1.65 |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-27 | $0.20 |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-12-22 | $2.25 |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-24 | $0.20 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-12-22 | $3.55 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-25 | $0.20 |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-22 | $1.50 |
CET Dividend FAQ
How much does CET pay in dividends per share?
Central Securities Corp. paid $2.76 per share over the trailing 12 months on a semi-annually schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does CET pay dividends?
CET pays dividends semi-annually. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is CET's dividend yield?
At the last close of $53.24, CET yields approximately 5.18% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is CET's dividend growth rate?
CET's dividend per share has compounded at 10.2% per year over the last 5 years (4.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much CET do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.76 per share per year, roughly 435 shares — about $23,159.40 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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