CET Distribution History & Yield
Central Securities Corporation · NYSE American
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.31 | $31.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.31 | $31.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CET's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.62 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CET do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,936 | $107,710 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,678 | $538,548 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,355 | $1,077,097 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.11%. $10,000 in CET would currently pay about $111 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CET distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | — | $0.31 | -87.3% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $2.45 | +880.0% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | $0.25 | -87.8% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $2.05 | +925.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.20 | -87.9% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | — | $1.65 | +725.0% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | — | $0.20 | -91.1% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | — | $2.25 | +1025.0% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | — | $0.20 | -94.4% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $3.55 | +1675.0% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | — | $0.20 | -69.2% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | — | $0.65 | +225.0% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | — | $0.20 | -45.9% |
| Nov 15, 2019 | — | $0.37 | +85.0% |
| Jun 7, 2019 | — | $0.20 | -83.3% |
| Nov 9, 2018 | — | $1.20 | +380.0% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | — | $0.25 | -68.8% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | — | $0.80 | +300.0% |
| Jun 9, 2017 | — | $0.20 | -74.4% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | — | $0.78 | +290.0% |
| Jun 10, 2016 | — | $0.20 | +122.2% |
| Nov 13, 2015 | — | $0.09 | -55.0% |
| Jun 5, 2015 | — | $0.20 | -87.1% |
| Nov 14, 2014 | — | $1.55 | +675.0% |
| Jun 6, 2014 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2013 | — | $3.50 Special | — |
| Jun 7, 2013 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2012 | — | $0.20 | -63.0% |
| Nov 13, 2012 | — | $0.54 | +170.0% |
| Jun 8, 2012 | — | $0.20 | -75.0% |
| Nov 9, 2011 | — | $0.80 | +300.0% |
| Jun 8, 2011 | — | $0.20 | -71.4% |
| Nov 9, 2010 | — | $0.70 | +250.0% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.20 | -63.6% |
| Nov 10, 2009 | — | $0.55 | +450.0% |
| Jun 3, 2009 | — | $0.10 | -28.6% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $0.14 | -30.0% |
| Nov 12, 2008 | — | $2.12 Special | — |
| Jun 4, 2008 | — | $0.20 | -90.9% |
| Nov 14, 2007 | — | $2.20 | +1000.0% |
| Jun 6, 2007 | — | $0.20 | -90.1% |
| Nov 15, 2006 | — | $2.02 | +910.0% |
| Jun 2, 2006 | — | $0.20 | -88.9% |
| Nov 9, 2005 | — | $1.80 | +5900.0% |
| Jun 3, 2005 | — | $0.03 | -97.4% |
| Nov 9, 2004 | — | $1.17 | +680.0% |
| Jun 4, 2004 | — | $0.15 | -88.3% |
| Nov 12, 2003 | — | $1.28 | +966.7% |
| May 28, 2003 | — | $0.12 | -89.6% |
| Nov 13, 2002 | — | $1.15 | +1050.0% |
| May 29, 2002 | — | $0.10 | -93.1% |
| Nov 14, 2001 | — | $1.45 | +314.3% |
| May 30, 2001 | — | $0.35 | -90.9% |
| Nov 15, 2000 | — | $3.85 | +670.0% |
| May 31, 2000 | — | $0.50 | -79.2% |
| Nov 9, 1999 | — | $2.40 | +1100.0% |
| May 26, 1999 | — | $0.20 | -88.5% |
| Nov 10, 1998 | — | $1.74 | +770.0% |
| Jun 3, 1998 | — | $0.20 | -91.0% |
| Nov 7, 1997 | — | $2.22 | +1010.0% |
| Jun 4, 1997 | — | $0.20 | -86.2% |
| Nov 13, 1996 | — | $1.45 | +625.0% |
| Jun 5, 1996 | — | $0.20 | -90.1% |
| Nov 15, 1995 | — | $2.011 | +1240.7% |
| Jun 6, 1995 | — | $0.15 | +158.6% |
| Nov 14, 1994 | — | $0.058 | -61.3% |
| Jun 1, 1994 | — | $0.15 | -90.0% |
| Nov 9, 1993 | — | $1.50 | +1400.0% |
| May 28, 1993 | — | $0.10 | +42.9% |
| Nov 10, 1992 | — | $0.07 | -30.0% |
| Jun 1, 1992 | — | $0.10 | -83.3% |
| Nov 8, 1991 | — | $0.60 | +500.0% |
| Jun 3, 1991 | — | $0.10 | -83.3% |
| Nov 9, 1990 | — | $0.60 | +500.0% |
| May 25, 1990 | — | $0.10 | -88.9% |
| Nov 13, 1989 | — | $0.90 | +800.0% |
| May 26, 1989 | — | $0.10 | -16.7% |
| Nov 28, 1988 | — | $0.12 | -84.0% |
| May 24, 1988 | — | $0.75 | +341.2% |
| Nov 16, 1987 | — | $1.60 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 1987 | — | $0.17 | — |
Payout risk check
CET's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 4/100).
Its share price moved +8.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Central Securities Corporation
Central Securities Corporation is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It also invests on bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was founded on October 1, 1929 and is based in New York City.
First distribution on our records: Jun 24, 1987. 81 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CET distribution FAQ
When is CET's next ex-distribution date?
CET's next ex-distribution date is Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.31 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does CET pay distributions?
CET pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.31 per share with an ex-date of Jun 12, 2026.
What is CET's distribution yield?
CET's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.96%, based on $2.76 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $55.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.62 per share, is 1.11%.
How much does CET pay per share?
CET pays about $0.31 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.62 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $62.00 a year.
Has CET grown or cut its distribution?
CET has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 26.6% a year (+20.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CET do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.11%, you would need about 1,936 shares of CET (roughly $107,710 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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