Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | $0.38 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| March 20, 2026 | $0.26 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 |
| December 19, 2025 | $0.58 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.38 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 79 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held IAT shares during this period received a total of $18.75 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.38/share was paid 30 days ago, on June 18, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: IAT currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.52%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 42.9%, from $0.27 to $0.38.
Company News
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