SFL Dividend History & Yield
SFL Corporation Ltd. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 (today) | Sep 22, 2026 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 91 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 (in 182 days) | Mar 24, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 (in 273 days) | Jun 23, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 8, 2027 (in 364 days) | Sep 22, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SFL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.10 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SFL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,364 | $17,168 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,819 | $85,841 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,637 | $171,682 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.99%. $10,000 in SFL would currently pay about $699 a year ($58 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SFL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -25.9% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2024 | — | $0.27 | +3.8% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +4.2% |
| Sep 13, 2023 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | — | $0.20 | +11.1% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +20.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2020 | — | $0.15 | -40.0% |
| Sep 16, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2020 | — | $0.25 | -28.6% |
| Mar 10, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2017 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | — | $0.35 | -22.2% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2017 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2016 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2016 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2016 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2016 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2015 | — | $0.45 | +2.3% |
| Sep 10, 2015 | — | $0.44 | +2.3% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | — | $0.43 | +2.4% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | — | $0.42 | +2.4% |
| Dec 10, 2014 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2014 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2014 | — | $0.41 | +2.5% |
| Mar 10, 2014 | — | $0.40 | +2.6% |
| Dec 10, 2013 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2013 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 19, 2013 | — | $0.39 | -50.0% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.78 | +100.0% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | — | $0.39 | +30.0% |
| Mar 7, 2012 | — | $0.30 | -23.1% |
| Dec 9, 2011 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Sep 7, 2011 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2011 | — | $0.39 | +2.6% |
| Mar 9, 2011 | — | $0.38 | +5.6% |
| Dec 6, 2010 | — | $0.36 | +2.9% |
| Sep 8, 2010 | — | $0.35 | +6.1% |
| May 28, 2010 | — | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Mar 17, 2010 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 4, 2009 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2009 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2009 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2009 | — | $0.30 | -50.0% |
| Dec 19, 2008 | — | $0.60 | +3.4% |
| Aug 28, 2008 | — | $0.58 | +3.6% |
| Jun 13, 2008 | — | $0.56 | +1.8% |
| Feb 22, 2008 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2007 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2007 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2007 | — | $0.55 | +1.9% |
| Mar 6, 2007 | — | $0.54 | +1.9% |
| Dec 5, 2006 | — | $0.53 | +1.9% |
| Aug 29, 2006 | — | $0.52 | +4.0% |
| Jun 8, 2006 | — | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| Mar 2, 2006 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2005 | — | $0.45 | -10.0% |
| Sep 1, 2005 | — | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| Jun 8, 2005 | — | $0.45 | -10.0% |
| Mar 3, 2005 | — | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| Nov 22, 2004 | — | $0.45 | +28.6% |
| Sep 8, 2004 | — | $1.77 Special | — |
| Aug 26, 2004 | — | $0.35 | — |
SFL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Raised 10.0% | $0.20 | $0.22 | Paid |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Cut 25.9% | $0.27 | $0.20 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SFL scores 55/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 SFL Corporation Ltd.
SFL Corporation Ltd., a maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. The company operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil transportation, dry bulk shipments, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned 17 tankers, two dry bulk carriers, 21 container vessels, seven car carriers, and two drilling rigs.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Marine Shipping. First dividend on our records: Aug 26, 2004. 86 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SFL dividend FAQ
When is SFL's next ex-dividend date?
SFL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 9, 2026 (today, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.22 per share, expected on Sep 22, 2026.
How often does SFL pay dividends?
SFL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.22 per share with an ex-date of May 27, 2026.
What is SFL's dividend yield?
SFL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.34%, based on $0.42 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.59. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.88 per share, is 6.99%.
How much does SFL pay per share?
SFL pays about $0.22 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.88 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.00 a year.
Has SFL grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 9.7% a year (-61.1% over the last year). SFL did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of SFL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.99%, you would need about 1,364 shares of SFL (roughly $17,168 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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