FVD Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

FVD has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 1.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.41%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.56%
Consistency Lifetime 94.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.41%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 64.41%

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: 12.9%
Total Return 5y: 53.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Mid-Cap Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ICAP 90 M 9.47% 11.9%
PEY 1,048 M 4.77% 6.74%
SPYD 7,469 M 4.53% 6.89%
RDIV 887 M 4.11% 6.87%
AUSF 785 M 3.57% 6.76%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAMD 97 M 146% 83.2%
VFLO 5,909 M 78.1% 100%
SMIG 1,197 M 41.2% 100%
RWK 1,122 M 18.4% 88.5%
PKW 1,609 M 17.5% 89.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Mid-Cap Value

RDIV
S&P Ultra Dividend
 4.11% Yield
RPV
SP500 Pure Value
 2.70% Yield
RWK
S&P MidCap 400 Revenue
 1.33% Yield
PXLV
SP500 Value with
 2.19% Yield
SPVM
SP500 Value with
 2.19% Yield
VFVA
U.S. Value Factor
 2.31% Yield

FVD 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 0.319 26.6% 0.69%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.252 -1.6% 0.55%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.256 -1.9% 0.58%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.261 -5.1% 0.59%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.275 20.6% 0.61%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.228 -18.6% 0.51%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.28 48.1% 0.69%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.189 -35.5% 0.45%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.293 60.1% 0.73%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.183 -30.9% 0.48%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.265 27.4% 0.67%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.208 -24.4% 0.55%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.275 36.1% 0.69%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.202 18.8% 0.54%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.17 -8.6% 0.44%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.186 313.3% 0.45%
2022-02-25 0.045 -80.6% 0.11%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.232 46.8% 0.55%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.158 -16.4% 0.4%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.189 7.4% 0.48%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.176 -16.6% 0.47%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.211 12.8% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.187 -15.4% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.221 15.1% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.192 -4.5% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.201 -9.5% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.222 36.2% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.163 11.6% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.146 -37.9% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.235 43.3% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.164 -15.5% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.194 44.8% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.134 -34.6% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.205 55.3% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.132 -19.5% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.164 11.6% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.147 -15% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.173 37.3% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.126 -13.7% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.146 15.1% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.1268 -22.2% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.163 20.7% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.135 -8.8% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.148 29.8% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.114 -26.5% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.155 31.4% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.118 -14.5% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.138 -25% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.184 46% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A

FVD Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Value Line® Dividend Index Fund (FVD) is an ETF that commits at least 90% of its net assets-including any investment-borrowed capital-to the securities that compose its benchmark index. The index selects stocks ranked #1 or #2 under Value Line’s proprietary “Safety Ranking System” and that are also projected to deliver an above-average dividend yield, thereby blending a safety-first screen with a yield emphasis.

What is the Dividend Yield of FVD?

As of February 2026, FVD`s dividend yield is 2.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.09 USD by the current share price of 49.07.

Does FVD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FVD paid a dividend of 1.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.319 USD.

How often does FVD pay dividends?

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

FVD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FVD for the next 4 payments are between 0.098 (-69.3%) and 0.285 (-10.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FVD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.319 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Value Line Dividend (FVD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FVD?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of FVD?

FVD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.56% per year.
Strong growth: FVD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FVD?

FVD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.41%. If you bought FVD's shares at 31.95 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.41% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FVD?

FVD Payout Consistency is 94.1%. 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: Value Line Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FVD have a good Dividend Yield?

FVD`s 2.41% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FVD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FVD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FVD?

FVD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.41%. 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: 2026-02-02 02:15