DEC Dividend History & Analysis | 8% Yield

DEC has a dividend yield of 8% and paid 1.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.99%
Payout Ratio 104.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 64.09%
Consistency Lifetime 90.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.94%
Payout FCF 33.8%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 86.06%
Ex-Dividend in 17 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: -13.2%
Total Return 5y: -26.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 13.3% 35.7%
KRP 1,449 M 11.8% 30.1%
MNR 1,957 M 14.2% 14.4%
BSM 3,133 M 10.0% 22.8%
EPM 138 M 10.4% 20.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SM 4,534 M 166% 92.5%
MTDR 5,895 M 80.1% 100%
WTI 323 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,440 M 70.1% 100%
APA 9,449 M 64.1% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

APA
APA
 4.98% Yield
COP
ConocoPhillips
 3.45% Yield
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas
 2.61% Yield
WDS
Woodside Energy
 6.75% Yield

DEC Dividend History: Last 30 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-31 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.93%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.77%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% 2.06%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.29 0% 2.18%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.79%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.29 0% 2.37%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.29 -66.9% 2.05%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.875 1888.6% 7.44%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-29 0.044 0% 5.18%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.044 0% 3.67%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.044 0% 4%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.044 3.5% 3.52%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.0425 -1.2% 2.66%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-26 Quarterly 0.043 0% 2.83%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.043 0% 2.74%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.043 7.5% 2.87%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.04 0% 2.74%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.04 0% 2.67%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.04 0% 2.48%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.04 6.7% N/A
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.0375 7.1% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.035 2.3% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.0342 0.6% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.034 3% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 0.033 17.9% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-19 0.028 0% N/A

DEC Dividend FAQ

Diversified Energy Company plc (NYSE: DEC) is an independent upstream and midstream operator that extracts, transports, and markets natural gas and oil liquids across a portfolio of U.S. shale assets, including the Appalachian, Central, Bossier, Haynesville, Cotton Valley, Barnett, Anadarko, and Permian basins. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the firm’s geographic focus spans the Appalachian and Central regions, as well as key producing areas in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

What is the Dividend Yield of DEC?

As of February 2026, DEC`s dividend yield is 7.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.45 USD by the current share price of 13.35.

Does DEC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DEC paid a dividend of 1.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.29 USD.

How often does DEC pay dividends?

DEC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DEC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

DEC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DEC for the next 4 payments are between 0.3 (+3.4%) and 0.383 (+32.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will DEC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.29 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Diversified Energy (DEC) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DEC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Diversified Energy (DEC) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of DEC?

DEC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 64.1% per year.
Strong growth: DEC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DEC?

DEC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.94%. If you bought DEC's shares at 18.26 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DEC?

DEC Payout Consistency is 90.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Diversified Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DEC have a good Dividend Yield?

DEC`s 7.99% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DEC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DEC is 104.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of DEC?

DEC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 86.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DEC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DEC's Outstanding Shares?

Diversified Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 20.3% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has DEC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 5, 2023 with a ratio of 1:20.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2013 40,100,000
2014 40,100,000
2015 2,005,000 -95%
2016 2,210,500 +10.25%
2017 7,253,800 +228.15%
2018 20,643,700 +184.59%
2019 32,786,500 +58.82%
2020 35,368,900 +7.88%
2021 42,482,800 +20.11%
2022 41,446,800 -2.44%
2023 47,556,000 +14.74%
2024 47,561,000 +0.01%
2025 68,821,900 +44.7%

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: 2026-02-08 02:17