Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.14
Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2017 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.1%
Payout Ratio
24.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DEC Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is falling.
DEC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.1%
Trailing DPS$1.14
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-30.1%
5Y CAGR-16.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.5%
Total Shareholder Yield15.6%
1Y Total Return24.7%
5Y Total Return-19.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)35.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,08510Y ago$11,32920Y ago$11,329
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.
DEC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
DEC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Diversified Energy Company PLC distributes 24.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DEC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -30.1% and 5-year CAGR of -16.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DEC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.1% dividend yield, 8.5% buyback yield, 15.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -19.2%, with dividends contributing 35.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,329 today.
DEC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$11.46
Avg/Payment$0.5730
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026Latest | $0.2900 | — | 7.43% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.2900 | — | 7.43% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2900 | — | 8.43% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 7.89% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.2899 | — | 6.98% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↑ +0.2% | 8.30% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2893 | ↓ -0.3% | 8.71% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2900 | ↓ -0.1% | 10.60% | Dec 27, 2024 |
DEC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.1%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
24.9% payout
Streak
0Y
-16.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.6%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st DECDiversified Energy C… | $1.2B | 7.1% | 24.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  CTRACoterra Energy Inc. | $24.7B | 2.8% | 39.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
 EQTEQT Corporation | $35.3B | 1.1% | 19.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 RRCRange Resources Corp… | $9.8B | 0.9% | 13.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GPORGulfport Energy Corp… | $3.3B | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CHRDChord Energy Corpora… | $8.1B | 3.9% | 7.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
DEC Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.87 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $1.16 | -33.1% | 4 | $4.58 | 25.3% | 3.95x | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $1.73 | -50.4% | 4 | $-1.86 | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2023 | $3.50 | 2.8% | 4 | $15.95 | 21.9% | 4.56x | 12.1% |
| 2022 | $3.40 | 6.3% | 4 | $-14.82 | — | — | 11.8% |
| 2021 | $3.20 | 12.3% | 4 | $-8.20 | — | — | 11.1% |
| 2020 | $2.85 | 4.6% | 4 | $-0.69 | — | — | 9.9% |
| 2019 | $2.72 | 70.8% | 4 | $2.42 | 112.6% | 0.89x | 9.5% |
| 2018 | $1.59 | 100.4% | 3 | $10.37 | 15.4% | 6.50x | 5.5% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | — | 2 | $1.48 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 2.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DEC stock.
How much dividend does DEC pay per share?
Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DEC's next ex-dividend date?
DEC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DEC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DEC's dividend safe?
DEC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.9% and FCF payout ratio of +21.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DEC increased its dividend?
DEC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -16.5%.
How often does DEC pay dividends?
Diversified Energy Company PLC pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2017 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DEC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DEC five years ago would be worth approximately $8,085 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DEC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DEC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.