DLX Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield

DLX has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 1.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.81%
Payout Ratio 40.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 91.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.45%
Payout FCF 35.5%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 52.13%

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: 26.6%
Total Return 5y: 0.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EBF 495 M 6.76% 7.72%
SW 7,328 M 6.14% 6.45%
QUAD 312 M 5.26% 7.04%
SPIE 9,633 M 2.38% 6.51%
HNI 3,367 M 3.12% 4.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
QUAD 312 M 50.0% 63.0%
VLTO 25,155 M 21.1% 100%
ROL 30,269 M 18.8% 94.5%
TEP 4,091 M 15.0% 96.6%
EDEN 4,938 M 12.7% 93.2%

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DLX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.52%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.58%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.94%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.61%
2024-11-19 2024-11-19 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.32%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.5%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.29%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.47%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.6%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.51%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.94%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.56%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-12-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.56%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.29%
2022-05-20 2022-05-23 2022-06-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.24%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.94%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.85%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.77%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.67%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.8%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-08-20 2015-08-24 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.3 20% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

DLX Dividend FAQ

Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX) delivers technology-enabled solutions to U.S. and Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and financial institutions across four segments: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Its core offerings span card authorization, payment processing, treasury-management tools (e.g., lockbox, remote deposit capture), fraud-prevention services, and a suite of data, analytics, and printed-product services.

What is the Dividend Yield of DLX?

As of January 2026, DLX`s dividend yield is 6.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.20 USD by the current share price of 27.12.

Does DLX pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, DLX paid a dividend of 1.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does DLX pay dividends?

DLX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DLX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

DLX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DLX for the next 4 payments are between 0.178 (-40.7%) and 0.311 (+3.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will DLX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Deluxe (DLX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DLX?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of DLX?

DLX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of DLX?

DLX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.45%. If you bought DLX's shares at 26.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.45% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DLX?

DLX Payout Consistency is 91.3%. 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: Deluxe has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DLX have a good Dividend Yield?

DLX`s 6.81% 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 DLX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DLX is 40.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DLX?

DLX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DLX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DLX's Outstanding Shares?

Deluxe's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.69% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has DLX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 2, 2001 with a ratio of 10000:7995.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.25 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
1985 85,990,000
1986 85,611,000 -0.44%
1987 85,393,000 -0.25%
1988 85,225,000 -0.2%
1989 85,293,000 +0.08%
1990 83,396,200 -2.22%
1991 83,888,900 +0.59%
1992 84,166,700 +0.33%
1993 82,222,200 -2.31%
1994 82,439,000 +0.26%
1995 82,173,900 -0.32%
1996 82,800,000 +0.76%
1997 80,740,700 -2.49%
1998 79,333,300 -1.74%
1999 72,659,000 -8.41%
2000 71,998,300 -0.91%
2001 64,183,500 -10.85%
2002 59,498,800 -7.3%
2003 50,170,500 -15.68%
2004 50,476,900 +0.61%
2005 50,342,900 -0.27%
2006 51,055,100 +1.41%
2007 51,541,500 +0.95%
2008 50,714,000 -1.61%
2009 51,338,000 +1.23%
2010 51,298,000 -0.08%
2011 50,991,000 -0.6%
2012 50,669,000 -0.63%
2013 50,043,000 -1.24%
2014 49,929,000 -0.23%
2015 49,300,000 -1.26%
2016 48,700,000 -1.22%
2017 48,100,000 -1.23%
2018 45,500,000 -5.41%
2019 42,300,000 -7.03%
2020 42,200,000 -0.24%
2021 43,100,000 +2.13%
2022 43,400,000 +0.7%
2023 44,100,000 +1.61%
2024 44,900,000 +1.81%
2025 45,600,000 +1.56%

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: 2026-01-25 02:19