Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.13
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
24.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
DELL Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.5% and trend is unknown.
DELL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$2.13
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR26.8%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return253.6%
5Y Total Return735.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$83,57910Y ago$345,73920Y ago$345,739
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.
DELL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
DELL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dell Technologies Inc. distributes 24.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DELL has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DELL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 735.8%, with dividends contributing 14.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $345,739 today.
DELL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.94
Avg/Payment$0.4411
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | — | 56.41% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $0.6300 | ↑ +20.0% | 1.04% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.5250 | — | 1.89% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 1.35% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 1.56% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.5250 | ↑ +18.0% | 2.21% | May 2, 2025 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $0.4450 | — | 1.55% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $0.4450 | — | 1.42% | Nov 1, 2024 |
DELL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
24.6% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELLDell Technologies In… | $272.3B | 0.5% | 24.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  HPQHP Inc. | $21.5B | 4.9% | 43.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 HPEHewlett Packard Ente… | $62.8B | 1.3% | 14.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  NTAPNetApp, Inc. | $31.6B | 1.3% | 32.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 STXSeagate Technology H… | $233.4B | 0.3% | 40.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 WDCWestern Digital Corp… | $253.0B | 0.0% | 2.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  IBMInternational Busine… | $233.7B | 2.6% | 59.0% | 30 | Sustainable |
DELL Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.79 | — | 3 | $8.68 | 20.6% | 4.86x | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $2.02 | 18.5% | 4 | $6.38 | 31.7% | 3.16x | 5.5% |
| 2024 | $1.71 | 18.4% | 4 | $4.60 | 37.1% | 2.70x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.44 | 45.5% | 4 | $3.24 | 44.4% | 2.25x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $0.99 | — | 3 | $7.02 | 14.1% | 7.09x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.22 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.03 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.96 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.70 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.62 | — | — | — |
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DELL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DELL stock.
How much dividend does DELL pay per share?
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DELL's next ex-dividend date?
DELL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DELL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DELL's dividend safe?
DELL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.6% and FCF payout ratio of +15.0%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is DELL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Dell Technologies Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does DELL pay dividends?
Dell Technologies Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DELL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DELL five years ago would be worth approximately $83,579 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DELL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DELL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.