Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.33
Deere & Company (DE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
34.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
DE Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
DE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$6.33
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout45.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR12.8%
5Y CAGR16.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return13.5%
5Y Total Return87.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,73110Y ago$73,62120Y ago$163,805
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.
DE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
DE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Deere & Company distributes 34.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 45.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DE has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.8% and 5-year CAGR of 16.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 87.3%, with dividends contributing 8.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $73,621 today.
DE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$27.68
Avg/Payment$1.3840
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $1.6200 | — | 1.10% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $1.6200 | — | 1.15% | May 8, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.6200 | — | 1.39% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.6200 | — | 1.42% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.6200 | — | 1.24% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.6200 | — | 1.32% | May 8, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.6200 | ↑ +10.2% | 1.42% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $1.4700 | — | 1.41% | Nov 8, 2024 |
DE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
34.2% payout
Streak
5Y
16.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEDeere & Company | $159.1B | 1.1% | 34.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
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 AGCOAGCO Corporation | $8.2B | 1.0% | 11.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
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3rd  LNNLindsay Corporation | $1.2B | 1.2% | 21.3% | 23 | Sustainable |
 ASTEAstec Industries, In… | $1.3B | 0.9% | 30.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TEXTerex Corporation | $4.4B | 1.0% | 20.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CFCF Industries Holdin… | $15.8B | 2.0% | 22.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
DE Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $6.48 | 7.5% | 4 | $18.50 | 35.0% | 2.85x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $6.03 | 13.3% | 4 | $25.62 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $5.32 | 18.0% | 4 | $34.63 | 15.4% | 6.51x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $4.51 | 15.6% | 4 | $23.28 | 19.4% | 5.16x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $3.90 | 28.3% | 4 | $18.99 | 20.5% | 4.87x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $3.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.69 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $3.04 | 10.9% | 4 | $10.15 | 30.0% | 3.34x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $2.74 | 14.2% | 4 | $7.24 | 37.8% | 2.64x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.68 | 35.9% | 2.78x | 0.9% |
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DE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DE stock.
How much dividend does DE pay per share?
Deere & Company (DE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DE's next ex-dividend date?
DE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DE's dividend safe?
DE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.2% and FCF payout ratio of +45.4%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is DE a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Deere & Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does DE pay dividends?
Deere & Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $6.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DE five years ago would be worth approximately $18,731 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.