FDD Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

FDD has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.47%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.96%
Consistency Lifetime 87.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.87%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 60.96%

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: 66.5%
Total Return 5y: 74.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Europe Stock

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DBEU 678 M 4.86% 8.0%
EUFN 4,710 M 4.03% 9.15%
SPEU 749 M 3.72% 5.45%
FEP 417 M 3.70% 5.42%
EUSC 211 M 3.27% 5.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DBEU 678 M 33.8% 80.7%
EUFN 4,710 M 12.3% 90.3%
EZU 9,231 M 11.0% 91.1%
FEU 746 M 12.3% 91.1%
SPEU 749 M 12.3% 91.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Europe Stock

EUFN
iShares MSCI Europe
 4.03% Yield
SPEU
SPDR Portfolio Europe
 3.72% Yield
EZU
iShares MSCI Eurozone
 3.05% Yield
EUSC
WisdomTree Europe
 3.27% Yield
FEZ
SPDR EURO STOXX 50
 3.00% Yield
FEP
First Trust Europe
 3.70% Yield

FDD 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
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 0.158 -24.4% 0.93%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.209 -20.2% 1.31%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.262 274.3% 1.71%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 -75.1% 0.51%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.281 124.8% 2.44%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.125 -69.7% 1.01%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.412 858.1% 3.52%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.043 -75.1% 0.37%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.173 16.1% 1.44%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.149 -68.2% 1.33%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.469 1202.8% 4.19%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.036 -20% 0.32%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.045 -77.8% 0.4%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.203 -41.5% 2.09%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.347 269.1% 3.16%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.094 67.9% 0.72%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.056 -68.2% 0.39%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.176 -29.6% 1.23%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 1685.7% 1.71%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.014 -81.6% 0.1%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.076 -61.2% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.196 -8.8% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.215 667.9% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.028 -50% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.056 -37.1% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.089 -80.4% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.453 630.6% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.062 12.7% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.055 -37.5% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.088 -78.3% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.405 636.4% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.055 22.2% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.045 -83% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.264 877.8% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.027 -66.3% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.08 29% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.062 -84.8% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.409 1360.7% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.028 -49.1% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.055 -33.7% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.083 -76.3% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.35 714% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.043 -34.8% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.066 -34% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.1 -70.1% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.334 438.7% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.062 -36.7% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.098 157.9% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.038 0% N/A

FDD Dividend FAQ

The First Trust STOXX® European Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSE ARCA:FDD) is an ETF that must allocate at least 90 % of its net assets-incl. any investment borrowings-to the stocks and depositary receipts that compose its benchmark index. The index tracks 30 European securities drawn from the STOXX® Europe 600, each selected for high dividend yields, a non-negative five-year dividend-per-share growth rate, and a dividend-to-earnings ratio capped at 60 %.

What is the Dividend Yield of FDD?

As of January 2026, FDD`s dividend yield is 4.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 17.72.

Does FDD pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, FDD paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.158 USD.

How often does FDD pay dividends?

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

FDD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FDD for the next 4 payments are between 0.033 (-79.1%) and 0.312 (+97.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will FDD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.158 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust STOXX (FDD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FDD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust STOXX (FDD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FDD?

FDD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.96% per year.
Strong growth: FDD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FDD?

FDD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.87%. If you bought FDD's shares at 10.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FDD?

FDD Payout Consistency is 87.5%. 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: First Trust STOXX has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FDD have a good Dividend Yield?

FDD`s 4.47% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FDD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FDD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FDD?

FDD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.96%. 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: 2026-01-05 02:16