FTDS Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

FTDS's dividend history, current yield (2.1%), dividend growth rate (20.9%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Mid-Cap Value).

Yield 12m 2.07%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.06
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 20.91%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.65%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.84%
Payout Ratio -
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 90.3%
Total Return 12m: 7.11%
Total Return 5y: 86.35%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Mid-Cap Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
DIV 651 M 6.10% 10.2%
PEY 1,097 M 4.64% 8.64%
SPYD 6,812 M 3.34% 6.65%
SDY 19,678 M 2.65% 4.65%
COWZ 20,996 M 2.13% 5.03%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
SMIG 1,065 M 40.1% 100%
RPV 1,328 M 8.50% 93.7%
PEY 1,097 M 4.79% 91.3%
VOE 18,268 M 3.98% 97.2%
COWZ 20,996 M 3.87% 85.0%

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FTDS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.219 -36.2% 0.43%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.343 46% 0.65%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.235 -12% 0.45%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.267 37.6% 0.55%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.194 -48.5% 0.39%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.377 173.2% 0.82%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.138 -48.7% 0.33%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.269 24.5% 0.65%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.216 -43.2% 0.54%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.38 66.7% 0.89%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.228 -1.7% 0.57%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.232 62.2% 0.57%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.143 62.5% N/A
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.088 -12.9% 0.18%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.101 11% 0.21%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.091 11% 0.19%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.082 -28.7% 0.19%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.115 53.3% 0.28%
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.075 -31.2% 0.23%
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.109 5.8% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.103 -16.3% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.123 -3.9% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.128 62% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.079 0% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.079 -33.1% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.118 87.3% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.063 -33% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.094 56.7% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.06 -36.2% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.094 100% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.047 14.6% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.041 -49.4% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.081 -44.5% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.146 117.9% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.067 6.3% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.063 -10.5% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.0704 -9.7% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.078 110.8% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.037 -33.9% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.056 -11.1% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.063 -27.6% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.087 3.4% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.0841 23.7% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.068 70% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 -43.1% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.0703 92.6% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.0365 -40.4% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.0612 26.7% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-03-28 Quarterly 0.0483 -77.8% N/A
2012-12-21 2012-12-26 2012-12-31 Quarterly 0.2171 0% N/A

FTDS Dividend FAQ

Does FTDS pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, FTDS paid a dividend of 1.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-27 and the payout was 0.219 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of FTDS?

As of June 2025, FTDS`s dividend yield is 2.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.06 USD by the current share price of 51.70.

How often does FTDS pay dividends?

FTDS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), FTDS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FTDS?

The next ex-dividend date for First Trust Dividend (FTDS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of FTDS?

FTDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.9% per year.
Strong growth: FTDS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FTDS?

FTDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.84%. If you bought FTDS's shares at 27.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.84% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FTDS?

FTDS Payout Consistency is 90.3%. 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: First Trust Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FTDS have a good Dividend Yield?

FTDS`s 2.07% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FTDS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FTDS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FTDS?

FTDS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.