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DHL Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

DHL has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 1.85 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.07%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.85
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 94.23%
Overall Dividend Rating 73.47%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.83%
Payout Ratio 60.3%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 89.44%

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.
Total Return 12m: 37.4% (S&P 500: 14%)
Total Return 5y: 43% (S&P 500: 98.9%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
UPS 83,320 M 6.92% 4.82%
DHL 58,953 M 4.07% 5.83%
PNL 576 M 3.96% 2.14%
ZTO 16,616 M 3.09% 2.58%
CHRW 18,260 M 1.97% 3.76%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
DHL 58,953 M 94.2% 92.0%
FDX 65,084 M 20.1% 99.8%
ZTO 16,616 M 34.1% 96.8%
UPS 83,320 M 12.7% 99.6%
EXPD 19,876 M 8.85% 92.7%

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DHL Dividend History: Last 25 Payments (EUR) as of December 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% N/A
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 (XETRA:DHL) is a global mail and logistics provider operating across five segments: Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, Supply Chain, eCommerce, and Post & Parcel Germany. The Express unit delivers time-definite courier services, while Global Forwarding & Freight handles air, ocean, and overland freight with multimodal solutions. Supply Chain offers modular logistics, including warehousing and value-added services, and the eCommerce segment focuses on parcel delivery and cross-border shipments. The Post & Parcel Germany business manages domestic mail, registered and insured items, and related services.

What is the Dividend Yield of DHL?

As of December 2025, DHL`s dividend yield is 4.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.85 EUR by the current share price of 45.40.

Does DHL pay a dividend?

As of December 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.

DHL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DHL for the next 4 payments are between 0.411 (-77.8%) and 0.704 (-61.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

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 94.2% 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 5.83%. If you bought DHL's shares at 31.74 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.85 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DHL?

DHL Payout Consistency is 92.0%. 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: Deutsche Post has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DHL have a good Dividend Yield?

DHL`s 4.07% 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 60.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of DHL?

DHL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.47%. 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.
  • 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.