DFY Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield
DFY has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 0.83 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| DFY TO Definity Financial |
6,223 M | 14.29% | 100.0% |
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DFY Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | 2026-09-11 | 2026-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.215 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2026-06-11 | 2026-06-11 | 2026-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.215 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.215 | +14.4% | 0.32% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.188 | 0% | 0.26% |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.188 | 0% | 0.25% |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.188 | 0% | 0.25% |
| 2025-03-12 | 2025-03-12 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.188 | +17.5% | 0.31% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.16 | +15.9% | 0.34% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-28 | Quarterly | 0.138 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.138 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.138 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.138 | +10.4% | 0.41% |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-28 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.125 | -28.6% | 0.37% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.175 | 0% | 0.57% |
DFY Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, DFY's dividend yield is 1.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.83 CAD by the current share price of 73.27.
As of October 2026, DFY paid a dividend of 0.83 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-11 and the payout was 0.215 CAD.
DFY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DFY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DFY for the next payments are between 0.224 (+4.2%) and 0.242 (+12.6%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.28%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.215 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Definity Financial (DFY) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Definity Financial (DFY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DFY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.3% per year. Strong growth: DFY's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DFY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.27%. If you bought DFY's shares at 25.48 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.83 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.27% of your original purchase price.
DFY Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Definity Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DFY's 1.18% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DFY is 21.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DFY's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.57%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DFY Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-29 02:38 UTC