Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.67
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
8.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
DAL Dividend Income Check
Safety
8.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
DAL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.67
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR10.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return65.2%
5Y Total Return66.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,66610Y ago$18,94720Y ago$35,393
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DAL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
DAL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Delta Air Lines, Inc. distributes 8.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DAL has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 10.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DAL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 66.7%, with dividends contributing 3.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,947 today.
DAL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.66
Avg/Payment$0.2332
Latest Change+1.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | ↑ +1.3% | 1.09% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.1875 | — | 1.01% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $0.1875 | — | 1.12% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.1875 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.20% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.13% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 92.05% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 99.42% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $0.1500 | ↑ +50.0% | 1.04% | Aug 20, 2024 |
DAL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
8.8% payout
Streak
2Y
10.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#2 of 2
LUVDAL Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.68 | 35.0% | 4 | $7.66 | 8.8% | 11.35x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 150.0% | 4 | $5.33 | 9.4% | 10.66x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | — | 2 | $7.17 | 2.8% | 35.85x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.06 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.44 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.40 | -73.3% | 1 | $-19.47 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.51 | 14.9% | 4 | $7.30 | 20.6% | 4.85x | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $1.31 | 29.1% | 4 | $5.67 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $1.01 | 50.4% | 4 | $4.43 | 22.9% | 4.36x | 2.6% |
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Start ComparisonDAL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DAL stock.
How much dividend does DAL pay per share?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.67 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DAL's next ex-dividend date?
DAL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DAL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DAL's dividend safe?
DAL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.8% and FCF payout ratio of +11.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has DAL increased its dividend?
DAL has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.9%.
How often does DAL pay dividends?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.67 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DAL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DAL five years ago would be worth approximately $16,666 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DAL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DAL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.