DEO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
DEO has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 3.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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DEO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-12-03 | Semiannual | 1.2 | +50% | N/A |
| 2026-04-17 | 2026-04-17 | 2026-06-04 | Semiannual | 0.8 | -68.2% | 0.98% |
| 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-12-04 | Semiannual | 2.519 | +55.5% | 2.59% |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-04-24 | Semiannual | 1.62 | -35.7% | 1.48% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-17 | Semiannual | 2.519 | +55.5% | 1.92% |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-04-17 | Semiannual | 1.62 | -35.4% | 1.08% |
| 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-25 | 2023-10-17 | Semiannual | 2.509 | +64.1% | 1.5% |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-18 | Semiannual | 1.529 | -32.9% | 0.89% |
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-26 | 2022-10-25 | Semiannual | 2.278 | +45% | 1.24% |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-12 | Semiannual | 1.571 | 0% | 0.82% |
DEO Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, DEO's dividend yield is 3.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.32 USD by the current share price of 85.59.
As of September 2026, DEO paid a dividend of 3.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-16 and the payout was 1.2 USD.
DEO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, DEO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DEO for the next payments are between 0.429 (-64.3%) and 2.144 (+78.7%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.01%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Diageo (DEO) is 2026-10-16.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Diageo (DEO) is 2026-10-16.
DEO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.32% per year. Negative growth: DEO's dividend growth is negative and declining.
DEO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.01%. If you bought DEO's shares at 165.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.01% of your original purchase price.
DEO Payout Consistency is 99.0%. 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: Diageo has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DEO's 3.57% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DEO is 106.5%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
DEO's Overall Dividend Rating is 32.01%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DEO 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: 2026-09-07 02:06 UTC