FDL Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

FDL has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 1.83 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.13%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.31%
Consistency Lifetime 95.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.94%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 51.40%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SPHD 3,289 M 4.40% 6.01%
SCHD 84,818 M 3.80% 5.09%
FDVV 8,598 M 3.07% 5.41%
HDV 13,386 M 3.22% 4.93%
DIVB 1,269 M 2.59% 4.08%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MFSV 398 M 999.90% 83.3%
OAKM 1,060 M 999.90% 83.3%
FELV 2,672 M 594.62% 84.8%
DFLV 5,414 M 173.27% 90.0%
BKDV 1,089 M 163.24% 100.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity
3.80% Yield AVLV American Century Trust
1.32% Yield
FDL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 2026-03-31 0.401 -27.1% 0.8%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 0.55 +29.7% 1.24%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.424 -7.4% 0.98%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.458 +28.3% 1.1%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.357 +19% 0.83%
2024-12-31 0.3 -38.8% 0.75%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.49 +26.3% 1.18%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.388 -20% 0.94%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.485 +46.1% 1.29%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.332 -35.8% 0.88%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.517 +43.2% 1.45%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.361 -21% 1.06%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.457 +47.4% 1.37%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.31 -20.3% 0.93%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.389 -3.2% 1.08%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.402 +69.6% 1.2%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.237 -15.1% 0.67%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.279 -19.1% 0.75%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-10 Other 0.345 -19.4% 0.97%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.428 +55.6% 1.22%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.275 -21% 0.84%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.348 +46.8% 1.05%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.237 -35.6% N/A
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.368 +23.1% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.299 -19% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.369 +27.2% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.29 -18.8% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.357 -6.5% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.382 +49.8% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.255 +11.4% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.229 -34.9% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.352 +45.5% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.242 -7.6% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.262 +15.9% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.226 -21.8% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.289 +35.7% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.213 -10.5% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.238 +10.2% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.216 -18.8% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.266 +32.3% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.201 +11.7% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.18 +7.1% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.168 -31.7% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.246 +28.1% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.192 -12.3% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.219 +5.3% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.208 -3.7% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.216 +6.9% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.202 +4.7% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.193 0% N/A

FDL Dividend FAQ

FDL is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests at least 90% of its assets in the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index.

What is the Dividend Yield of FDL?

As of April 2026, FDL's dividend yield is 4.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.83 USD by the current share price of 50.31.

Does FDL pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, FDL paid a dividend of 1.83 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-26 and the payout was 0.401 USD.

How often does FDL pay dividends?

FDL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FDL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-26.

FDL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FDL for the next payments are between 0.414 (+3.2%) and 0.486 (+21.2%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.60%.

Will FDL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.401 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Morningstar Dividend (FDL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FDL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of FDL?

FDL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.31% per year. Weak growth: FDL's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FDL?

FDL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.94%. If you bought FDL's shares at 26.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.83 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FDL?

FDL Payout Consistency is 95.5%. 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. Very consistent: Morningstar Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FDL have a good Dividend Yield?

FDL's 4.13% 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 FDL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FDL is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FDL?

FDL's Overall Dividend Rating is 51.40%. 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: 2026-04-05 02:15 UTC