DLN Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

DLN has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.00%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -9.07%
Consistency Lifetime 97.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.40%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 25.77%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FDL 6,440 M 4.16% 7.33%
SPHD 3,087 M 4.13% 6.14%
SDOG 1,320 M 3.80% 5.74%
SCHD 76,497 M 3.85% 5.61%
DHS 1,360 M 3.50% 5.83%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FDV 589 M 170% 88.6%
BKDV 876 M 163% 100%
CGCV 1,434 M 143% 100%
BGIG 414 M 74.8% 100%
TVAL 608 M 52.3% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value

DFUV
Dimensional US
1.66% Yield
SDOG
SPVU
MGV
BUSA
SEIV

DLN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 2026-01-29 0.055 -79.6% 0.06%
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2025-12-30 0.27 184.3% 0.3%
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-11-26 0.095 -13.6% 0.11%
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 2025-10-30 0.11 -46.3% 0.12%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-29 0.205 86.4% 0.24%
2025-08-26 2025-08-26 2025-08-28 0.11 10% 0.13%
2025-07-28 2025-07-28 2025-07-30 0.1 -52.4% 0.12%
2025-06-25 2025-06-25 2025-06-27 0.21 133.3% 0.26%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-05-29 Monthly 0.09 -37.9% 0.11%
2025-04-25 2025-04-25 2025-04-29 Monthly 0.145 -17.1% 0.19%
2025-03-26 2025-03-26 2025-03-28 Monthly 0.175 66.7% 0.22%
2025-02-25 2025-02-25 2025-02-27 Monthly 0.105 75% 0.13%
2025-01-28 2025-01-28 2025-01-30 Monthly 0.06 994.9% 0.07%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-03 Monthly 0.0055 -97% 0.01%
2024-12-26 2024-12-26 2024-12-30 Monthly 0.1834 35.8% 0.23%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-11-27 Monthly 0.135 28.6% 0.17%
2024-10-28 2024-10-28 2024-10-30 Monthly 0.105 -34.4% 0.13%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-09-27 Monthly 0.16 14.3% 0.2%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-08-29 Monthly 0.14 40% 0.18%
2024-07-26 2024-07-26 2024-07-30 Monthly 0.1 -37.5% 0.13%
2024-06-25 2024-06-25 2024-06-27 Monthly 0.16 23.1% 0.22%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-05-30 Monthly 0.13 0% 0.18%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-04-29 Monthly 0.13 -18.8% 0.19%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Monthly 0.16 60% 0.22%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-02-28 Monthly 0.1 100% 0.14%
2024-01-25 2024-01-26 2024-01-30 Monthly 0.05 -80% 0.07%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-28 Monthly 0.25 108.3% 0.38%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-11-29 Monthly 0.12 20% 0.19%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-10-30 Monthly 0.1 -33.3% 0.17%
2023-09-25 2023-09-26 2023-09-28 Monthly 0.15 11.1% 0.24%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-08-30 Monthly 0.135 22.7% 0.21%
2023-07-25 2023-07-26 2023-07-28 Monthly 0.11 -21.4% 0.17%
2023-06-26 2023-06-27 2023-06-29 Monthly 0.14 -12.5% 0.23%
2023-05-24 2023-05-25 2023-05-30 Monthly 0.16 77.8% 0.26%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-04-27 Monthly 0.09 -59.1% 0.14%
2023-03-27 2023-03-28 2023-03-30 Monthly 0.22 144.4% 0.37%
2023-02-22 2023-02-23 2023-02-27 Monthly 0.09 80% 0.14%
2023-01-25 2023-01-26 2023-01-30 Monthly 0.05 -78.8% 0.08%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-29 Monthly 0.2355 114% 0.38%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-11-29 Monthly 0.11 10% 0.17%
2022-10-25 2022-10-26 2022-10-28 Monthly 0.1 -42.9% 0.17%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-09-29 Monthly 0.175 29.6% 0.31%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-08-30 Monthly 0.135 22.7% 0.21%
2022-07-25 2022-07-26 2022-07-28 Monthly 0.11 -38.9% 0.18%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-29 Monthly 0.18 71.4% 0.3%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-05-27 Monthly 0.105 -22.2% 0.17%
2022-04-25 2022-04-26 2022-04-28 Monthly 0.135 -27% 0.21%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-30 Monthly 0.185 362.5% 0.28%
2022-02-22 2022-02-23 2022-02-25 Monthly 0.04 -27.3% 0.06%
2022-01-25 2022-01-26 2022-01-28 Monthly 0.055 0% 0.09%

DLN Dividend FAQ

Under normal conditions, at least 95% of DLN’s assets (excluding securities-lending collateral) are allocated to the index’s constituent stocks or securities that closely mimic their economic profile. The fund tracks a fundamentally weighted index that captures the large-cap segment of U.S. dividend-paying equities, and it is classified as a non-diversified ETF.

What is the Dividend Yield of DLN?

As of February 2026, DLN`s dividend yield is 2.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.67 USD by the current share price of 93.25.

Does DLN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DLN paid a dividend of 1.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-27 and the payout was 0.055 USD.

How often does DLN pay dividends?

DLN pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, DLN has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-27.

DLN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DLN for the next 4 payments are between 0.115 (+109.1%) and 0.12 (+118.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will DLN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.055 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. LargeCap Dividend (DLN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DLN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. LargeCap Dividend (DLN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DLN?

DLN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -9.07% per year.
Negative growth: DLN's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of DLN?

DLN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.40%. If you bought DLN's shares at 49.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DLN?

DLN Payout Consistency is 97.3%. 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: U.S. LargeCap Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DLN have a good Dividend Yield?

DLN`s 2.00% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DLN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DLN is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of DLN?

DLN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 25.77%. 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.
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: 2026-02-06 03:10