About Trans-Lux Corporation (TNLX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Trans-Lux Corporation designs and manufactures digital display solutions and fixed digit scoreboards. It operates in two segments, Digital Product Sales; and Digital Product Lease and Maintenance. The Digital Product Sales segment sells indoor and outdoor digital product signage products. The Digital Product Lease and Maintenance segment is involved in the lease and maintenance of indoor and outdoor digital product signage. The company offers LED display systems for use by sports arenas and stadiums; financial institutions, including brokerage firms, banks, energy companies, insurance companies, and mutual fund companies; educational institutions; outdoor advertising companies; corporate and government communication centers; retail outlets; casinos, racetracks, and other gaming establishments; airports, train stations, bus terminals, and other transportation facilities; movie theatres; and health maintenance organizations, as well as in various other applications. It also provides TLVision, which consists of full-color video products for use in posting alphanumeric data and displaying of full HD video; and turnkey installation and support services. The company markets its products through direct sales representatives, and a network of independent dealers and distributors in the United States and Canada; and internal sales people and independent distributors in the rest of North America, Europe, the Middle East, South America, Africa, the Far East, and Australia. Trans-Lux Corporation was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Is TNLX a good dividend investment in 2026?
TNLX offers a 1818.18% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 15/100 (Critical Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of -50% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
TNLX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your TNLX portfolio grows to $65856363.33M vs $181.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
TNLX dividend growth history & forecast
TNLX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and -50% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1818.18%.
FCF ($295,000) is below dividends paid ($27M) — risk of cut (FCF: $295,000 · Dividends est.: $27M)
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
0 / 30 pts
0/30
Company not generating EBITDA — debt servicing risk is elevated
Earnings Momentum-0.0B → +0.0B → -0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
High risk of dividend cut — weak fundamentals across multiple factors.
STRAND SCORE
15
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 TNLX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold TNLX.
Gross yield
1818.18%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1545.45%
Real yield (−CPI)
1542.65%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
1818.18%
1815.38%
$181,818 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1545.45%
1542.65%
$154,545 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1454.54%
1451.74%
$145,454 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
1818.18%
1815.38%
$181,818 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1659.09%
1656.29%
$165,909 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
1818.18%
1815.38%
$181,818 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1363.63%
1360.84%
$136,364 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1545.45%
1542.65%
$154,545 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1272.73%
1269.93%
$127,273 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1338.64%
1335.84%
$133,864 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1272.73%
1269.93%
$127,273 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 TNLX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your TNLX investment of $0.11/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$15191852.57M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$15191852.57M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in TNLX for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$1,553
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 TNLX Dividend Payment Schedule
TNLX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
💰
10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 TNLX vs Technology Benchmarks
How TNLX compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yield▲+1816.78% vs sectorBetter
TNLX
1818.18%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-59.40% vs sectorBelow avg
TNLX
-50.00%
avg
9.40%
Payout Ratio▼+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
TNLX
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for TNLX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ TNLX Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
SCHIELE GEORGE W
director
X-InTheMoney
2019-04-10
60,000
$1.00
$60.0K
SCHIELE GEORGE W
director
C-Conversion
2019-03-06
25,000
—
—
SCHIELE GEORGE W
director
C-Conversion
2019-03-06
250
—
—
Fazio Nicholas J
director, 10 percent owner:
I-Discretionary
2019-04-05
3,608,247
$0.97
$3.50M
Fazio Nicholas J
director, 10 percent owner:
I-Discretionary
2019-03-04
2,061,856
$0.97
$2.00M
Fazio Nicholas J
director, 10 percent owner:
I-Discretionary
2019-03-04
2,061,856
$0.97
$2.00M
Fazio Nicholas J
director, 10 percent owner:
I-Discretionary
2019-04-05
3,608,247
$0.97
$3.50M
Fazio Nicholas J
director, 10 percent owner:
Other
2018-11-02
5,670,103
$0.97
$5.50M
SHAIO ALBERTO
officer: President & CEO
X-InTheMoney
2019-04-10
60,000
$1.00
$60.0K
SHAIO ALBERTO
officer: President & CEO
C-Conversion
2019-03-06
25,200
—
—
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
-11.25
🔴 Distress Zone — elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
3/9
🔴 Weak fundamentals — dividend safety concern
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the TNLX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →