DAL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield
DAL has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 0.97 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAS OL Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA |
1,553 M | 11.18% | 16.26% |
| CPA NYSE Copa Holdings |
6,315 M | 5.12% | 11.08% |
| C6L SG Singapore Airlines |
18,564 M | 5.78% | 9.26% |
| LHA XETRA Deutsche Lufthansa |
12,670 M | 4.02% | 5.32% |
| LTM NYSE LATAM Airlines S.A. |
16,520 M | 2.92% | 6.59% |
| RYAAY NASDAQ Ryanair Holdings |
34,028 M | 2.39% | 3.78% |
| IAG MC International Consolidated |
28,181 M | 1.86% | 4.67% |
| DAL NYSE Delta Air Lines |
58,473 M | 1.43% | 2.34% |
| UHAL-B NYSE U-Haul Holding |
11,512 M | 0.41% | 0.39% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL NYSE Delta Air Lines |
58,473 M | 32.35% | 100.0% |
| CPA NYSE Copa Holdings |
6,315 M | 26.89% | 98.8% |
| IAG MC International Consolidated |
28,181 M | 27.45% | 100.0% |
| UHAL-B NYSE U-Haul Holding |
11,512 M | 7.13% | 99.0% |
| LHA XETRA Deutsche Lufthansa |
12,670 M | 4.87% | 98.3% |
| C6L SG Singapore Airlines |
18,564 M | 0.91% | 95.0% |
DAL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 3 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 2026-07-09 | 2026-07-30 | Quarterly | 0.215 | +14.4% | 0.24% |
| 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-06-04 | Quarterly | 0.188 | 0% | 0.26% |
| 2026-02-26 | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-19 | Quarterly | 0.188 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-16 | 2025-11-06 | Quarterly | 0.188 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-21 | Quarterly | 0.188 | +25.3% | 0.35% |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2024-07-30 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-20 | Quarterly | 0.15 | +50% | 0.35% |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-04 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.19% |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | 2023-11-02 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.28% |
| 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-08-07 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.21% |
DAL Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, DAL's dividend yield is 1.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.97 USD by the current share price of 87.39.
As of July 2026, DAL paid a dividend of 0.97 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-09 and the payout was 0.215 USD.
DAL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DAL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-09.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DAL for the next payments are between 0.227 (+5.6%) and 0.254 (+18.1%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.08%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.215 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Delta Air Lines (DAL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Delta Air Lines (DAL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DAL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 32.4% per year. Strong growth: DAL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DAL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.34%. If you bought DAL's shares at 41.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.97 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.34% of your original purchase price.
DAL 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: Delta Air Lines has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DAL's 1.43% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DAL is 13.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DAL's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DAL Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-11 02:37 UTC