Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.10
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
35.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
36 years
DCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
36 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
DCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$1.10
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout37.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak36 years
3Y CAGR8.7%
5Y CAGR6.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.3%
Total Shareholder Yield4.6%
1Y Total Return31.6%
5Y Total Return40.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,99710Y ago$29,44720Y ago$59,709
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.
DCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
DCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Donaldson Company, Inc. distributes 35.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DCI has raised its dividend for 36 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.7% and 5-year CAGR of 6.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 3.3% buyback yield, 4.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.0%, with dividends contributing 7.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,447 today.
DCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.08
Avg/Payment$0.2540
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 1.09% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.27% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.55% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.61% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.54% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 1.46% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 1.44% | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.2700 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.41% | Jun 28, 2024 |
DCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
35.9% payout
Streak
36Y
6.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.6%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DCIDonaldson Company, I… | $9.9B | 1.3% | 35.9% | 36 | Sustainable |
 PHParker-Hannifin Corp… | $111.8B | 0.7% | 24.4% | 33 | Sustainable |
 MWAMueller Water Produc… | $4.2B | 1.0% | 21.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.3B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.4B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 AAONAAON, Inc. | $10.6B | 0.3% | 30.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $588M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
DCI Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.17 | 10.4% | 4 | $3.05 | 38.4% | 2.61x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $1.06 | 8.2% | 4 | $3.38 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.98 | 7.7% | 4 | $2.90 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.91 | 4.6% | 4 | $2.66 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.87 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.24 | 38.8% | 2.57x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 2.4% | 4 | $2.00 | 42.0% | 2.38x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | 9.3% | 4 | $2.05 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.75 | 5.6% | 4 | $1.36 | 55.1% | 1.81x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.71 | 2.2% | 4 | $1.74 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonDCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DCI stock.
How much dividend does DCI pay per share?
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DCI's next ex-dividend date?
DCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DCI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DCI's dividend safe?
DCI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.9% and FCF payout ratio of +37.7%. With 36 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DCI a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Donaldson Company, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 36 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does DCI pay dividends?
Donaldson Company, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DCI five years ago would be worth approximately $13,997 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.