FDM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

FDM has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.14 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.54%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.39%
Consistency Lifetime 93.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.13%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 62.04%

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: 24.6%
Total Return 5y: 64.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Small Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DIV 717 M 7.66% 9.65%
CSB 266 M 3.58% 4.21%
DES 1,940 M 2.90% 3.74%
DGRS 363 M 2.86% 3.61%
SMDV 676 M 2.66% 3.27%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DFSV 6,954 M 31.7% 100%
BSMC 152 M 30.8% 100%
USVM 1,326 M 34.6% 93.9%
RZV 242 M 23.0% 86.5%
PXMV 372 M 25.2% 93.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Small Value

PXMV
S&P MidCap Value with
 2.28% Yield
XMVM
S&P MidCap Value with
 2.28% Yield
PXSV
S&P SmallCap Value with
 2.42% Yield
XSVM
S&P SmallCap Value with
 2.42% Yield
RZV
S&P SmallCap 600 Pure
 1.71% Yield
DFSV
Dimensional Trust
 1.62% Yield

FDM 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
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 0.381 46.5% 0.46%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.26 17.1% 0.34%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.222 -19.6% 0.32%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.276 -4.8% 0.44%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.29 38.8% 0.41%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.209 -58.6% 0.33%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.505 801.8% 0.86%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.056 -76.7% 0.09%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.24 -13.4% 0.39%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.277 -33.4% 0.51%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.416 136.4% 0.76%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.176 -48.2% 0.34%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.34 30.8% 0.62%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.26 5.7% 0.51%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.246 57.7% 0.47%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.156 -57.1% 0.25%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.364 136.4% 0.58%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.154 83.3% 0.26%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.084 -3.4% 0.14%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.087 -75.4% 0.15%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.354 359.7% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.077 -56.7% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.178 -9.2% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.196 33.3% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.147 -31.9% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.216 60% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.135 -32.5% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.2 -14.9% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.235 155.4% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.092 -16.4% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.11 46.7% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.075 -58.3% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.18 136.8% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.076 -6.2% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.081 -35.2% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.125 8.7% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.115 -20.1% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.144 -18.2% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.176 170.8% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.065 -69.5% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.213 395.3% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.043 -25.9% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.058 -64.6% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.164 156.3% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.064 48.8% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.043 -40.3% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.072 1.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.071 -32.4% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.105 94.4% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.054 0% N/A

FDM Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund (FDM) is an ETF that commits at least 90% of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to the constituents of its benchmark index. The index targets U.S. micro-cap equities that are both liquid and exhibit relatively strong fundamentals compared to the broader micro-cap universe.

What is the Dividend Yield of FDM?

As of February 2026, FDM`s dividend yield is 1.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.14 USD by the current share price of 87.33.

Does FDM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FDM paid a dividend of 1.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.381 USD.

How often does FDM pay dividends?

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

FDM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FDM for the next 4 payments are between 0.255 (-33.1%) and 0.291 (-23.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FDM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.381 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dow Jones Select MicroCap (FDM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FDM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dow Jones Select MicroCap (FDM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FDM?

FDM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.4% per year.
Strong growth: FDM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FDM?

FDM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.13%. If you bought FDM's shares at 53.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.13% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FDM?

FDM Payout Consistency is 93.0%. 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: Dow Jones Select MicroCap has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FDM have a good Dividend Yield?

FDM`s 1.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FDM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FDM is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FDM?

FDM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.04%. 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: 2026-02-08 02:16