DGICA Dividend History & Analysis | 5.2% Yield

DGICA has a dividend yield of 5.2% and paid 0.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.16%
Payout Ratio 43.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.39%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.38%
Payout FCF 28.1%
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 71.04%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 29.2%
Total Return 5y: 65.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
SAFT 1,181 M 4.77% 5.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

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DGICA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-03 2026-02-03 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.1825 0% 0.97%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.1825 0% 0.99%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.1825 0% 1.08%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.1825 5.8% 0.95%
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-02-18 Quarterly 0.1725 0% 1.18%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.1725 0% 1.14%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.1725 0% 1.18%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-22 Quarterly 0.1725 1.5% 1.28%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 1.13%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 1.2%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 1.15%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.17 3% 1.16%
2023-01-31 2023-02-01 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% 1.1%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% 1.14%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% 1.12%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.165 3.1% 1.21%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 1.12%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 1.13%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 1.05%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% 1.04%
2021-02-01 2021-02-02 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.15 3.4% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.145 1.8% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.1425 1.8% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.14 1.8% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.1375 1.9% N/A
2016-01-29 2016-02-02 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.135 2.7% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-16 Quarterly 0.1315 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.1315 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.1315 0% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.1315 3.1% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-18 Quarterly 0.1275 0% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.1275 0% N/A

DGICA Dividend FAQ

Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that underwrites both commercial and personal property-and-casualty (P&C) policies. It operates through three segments – an Investment Function that manages the company’s investment portfolio, Commercial Lines that cover business auto, general liability and workers’ compensation, and Personal Lines that insure private passenger vehicles, homeowners and renters. Distribution is handled primarily through independent agents across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southern and Southwestern states, and the firm is a subsidiary of Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.

What is the Dividend Yield of DGICA?

As of February 2026, DGICA`s dividend yield is 5.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.73 USD by the current share price of 18.98.

Does DGICA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DGICA paid a dividend of 0.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-03 and the payout was 0.1825 USD.

How often does DGICA pay dividends?

DGICA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DGICA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-03.

DGICA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DGICA for the next 4 payments are between 0.184 (+0.8%) and 0.186 (+1.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will DGICA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1825 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Donegal (DGICA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DGICA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Donegal (DGICA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DGICA?

DGICA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.39% per year.
Strong growth: DGICA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DGICA?

DGICA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.38%. If you bought DGICA's shares at 11.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.38% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DGICA?

DGICA Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Donegal has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DGICA have a good Dividend Yield?

DGICA`s 5.16% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DGICA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DGICA is 43.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DGICA?

DGICA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.04%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DGICA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DGICA's Outstanding Shares?

Donegal's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.41% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has DGICA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 27, 2006 with a ratio of 4:3.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.33 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1986 9,271,100
1987 11,111,100 +19.85%
1988 8,888,900 -20%
1989 9,572,700 +7.69%
1990 9,275,400 -3.11%
1991 9,629,600 +3.82%
1992 9,629,600
1993 9,444,400 -1.92%
1994 12,991,500 +37.56%
1995 23,115,800 +77.93%
1996 25,096,900 +8.57%
1997 25,400,200 +1.21%
1998 25,926,300 +2.07%
1999 26,848,100 +3.56%
2000 15,912,600 -40.73%
2001 16,149,000 +1.49%
2002 16,268,300 +0.74%
2003 22,914,000 +40.85%
2004 23,872,300 +4.18%
2005 24,676,200 +3.37%
2006 24,954,300 +1.13%
2007 25,364,600 +1.64%
2008 25,460,000 +0.38%
2009 25,507,400 +0.19%
2010 26,251,700 +2.92%
2011 25,573,100 -2.58%
2012 25,643,500 +0.28%
2013 26,449,800 +3.14%
2014 27,522,900 +4.06%
2015 27,964,800 +1.61%
2016 27,642,300 -1.15%
2017 28,801,200 +4.19%
2018 28,499,900 -1.05%
2019 29,014,600 +1.81%
2020 30,082,800 +3.68%
2021 31,376,800 +4.3%
2022 32,629,000 +3.99%
2023 33,303,100 +2.07%
2024 33,077,500 -0.68%
2025 31,071,600 -6.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38