DHL Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield

DHL has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 1.85 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.75%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.85
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 70.08%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.99%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.94%
Payout Ratio 62.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 94.11%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
UPS 73,459 M 6.53% 5.01%
DHL 55,121 M 4.75% 5.94%
KNIN 24,446 M 4.49% 6.0%
PNL 545 M 4.20% 2.41%
ZTO 16,433 M 3.59% 2.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
DHL 55,121 M 70.1% 90.0%
FDX 54,509 M 15.7% 99.8%
ZTO 16,433 M 26.5% 96.8%
UPS 73,459 M 10.1% 99.6%
EXPD 16,267 M 7.02% 94.2%

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DHL Dividend History: Last 25 Payments (EUR) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-05 2025-05-07 Final 1.85 0% 5.06%
2024-05-06 2024-05-08 Final 1.85 0% 4.82%
2023-05-05 2023-05-09 Final 1.85 2.8% 4.45%
2022-05-09 2022-05-11 Final 1.8 33.3% 4.87%
2021-05-07 2021-05-11 Final 1.35 938.5% 2.64%
2020-08-28 2020-09-01 Final 0.13 -88.7% 0.34%
2019-05-16 2019-05-20 Final 1.15 0% N/A
2018-04-25 2018-04-27 Final 1.15 9.5% N/A
2017-05-02 2017-05-04 Final 1.05 23.5% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-19 Final 0.85 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-05-28 Final 0.85 6.3% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-28 Final 0.8 14.3% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-05-30 Final 0.7 0% N/A
2012-05-10 0.7 7.7% N/A
2011-05-26 0.65 8.3% N/A
2010-04-29 0.6 0% N/A
2009-04-22 0.6 -33.3% N/A
2008-05-07 0.9 20% N/A
2007-05-09 0.75 7.1% N/A
2006-05-11 0.7 40% N/A
2005-05-19 0.5 13.6% N/A
2004-05-07 0.44 10% N/A
2003-06-06 0.4 8.1% N/A
2002-06-07 0.37 37% N/A
2001-06-28 0.27 0% N/A

DHL Dividend FAQ

Deutsche Post AG is a global logistics company operating through five key segments: Express, Global Forwarding, Freight, Supply Chain, eCommerce, and Post & Parcel Germany, offering a range of services including time-definite courier, freight forwarding, customized logistics, and parcel delivery. The companys diverse portfolio enables it to cater to various customer needs across different regions, including Germany, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

What is the Dividend Yield of DHL?

As of August 2025, DHL`s dividend yield is 4.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.85 EUR by the current share price of 41.39.

Does DHL pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, DHL paid a dividend of 1.85 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-05 and the payout was 1.85 EUR.

How often does DHL pay dividends?

DHL pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, DHL has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-05.

Will DHL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.85 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Deutsche Post (DHL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DHL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of DHL?

DHL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 70.1% per year.
Strong growth: DHL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DHL?

DHL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.94%. If you bought DHL's shares at 31.14 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.85 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DHL?

DHL Payout Consistency is 90.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Deutsche Post has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DHL have a good Dividend Yield?

DHL`s 4.75% 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 DHL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DHL is 62.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of DHL?

DHL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DHL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DHL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Deutsche Post`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.10% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Deutsche Post ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 1,209,015,900
2010 1,208,951,700 -0.01%
2011 1,208,878,400 -0.01%
2012 1,208,890,900 +0%
2013 1,208,910,500 +0%
2014 1,209,507,900 +0.05%
2015 1,210,620,100 +0.09%
2016 1,203,092,600 -0.62%
2017 1,210,097,800 +0.58%
2018 1,230,118,500 +1.65%
2019 1,234,109,800 +0.32%
2020 1,236,900,100 +0.23%
2021 1,232,451,300 -0.36%
2022 1,227,606,600 -0.39%
2023 1,204,854,600 -1.85%
2024 1,181,443,900 -1.94%
2025 1,132,101,800 -4.18%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.