
Central Securities Corp.
CETDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $2.45 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| June 27, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-17 |
| December 20, 2024 | $2.05 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 |
| June 26, 2024 | $0.20 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 |
| December 21, 2023 | $1.65 | 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Central Securities Corp. has rewarded shareholders with 56 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CET shares during this period received a total of $32.96 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $2.45/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 4703.9%, from $0.05 to $2.45.
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