Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.13
Diageo plc (DEO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
97.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
12 years
DEO Dividend Income Check
Safety
97.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
DEO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$4.13
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout97.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout29.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR2.5%
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return-23.4%
5Y Total Return-42.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,72310Y ago$11,15320Y ago$22,162
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.
DEO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
DEO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Diageo plc distributes 97.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DEO has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.5% and 5-year CAGR of 2.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DEO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -42.8%, with dividends contributing 10.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,153 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
DEO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$36.78
Avg/Payment$1.8388
Latest Change-69.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $0.7600 | ↓ -69.8% | 4.00% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $2.5192 | ↑ +55.5% | 4.24% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.6200 | ↓ -35.7% | 3.80% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $2.5192 | ↑ +55.5% | 3.17% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $1.6200 | ↓ -35.4% | 2.74% | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $2.5088 | ↑ +64.1% | 2.44% | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $1.5287 | ↓ -32.9% | 2.16% | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Aug 25, 2022 | $2.2775 | ↑ +44.9% | 2.09% | Oct 25, 2022 |
DEO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
At Risk
97.6% payout
Streak
12Y
2.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DEODiageo plc | $47.0B | 4.9% | 97.6% | 12 | At Risk |
 STZConstellation Brands… | $26.4B | 2.6% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 MGPIMGP Ingredients, Inc… | $413M | 2.5% | — | 2 | Unknown |
1st  WVVIWillamette Valley Vi… | $14M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 BUDAnheuser-Busch InBev… | $141.3B | 1.6% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TAPMolson Coors Beverag… | $8.0B | 4.5% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 KOThe Coca-Cola Compan… | $340.7B | 2.6% | 67.0% | 35 | Watch |
DEO Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.76 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $4.14 | 0.0% | 2 | $4.24 | 97.6% | 1.02x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $4.14 | 2.5% | 2 | $6.92 | 59.8% | 1.67x | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $4.04 | 4.9% | 2 | $7.84 | 51.5% | 1.94x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $3.85 | -4.1% | 2 | $6.76 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $4.02 | 10.2% | 2 | $4.52 | 88.8% | 1.13x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $3.64 | 4.4% | 2 | $2.96 | 123.1% | 0.81x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $3.49 | -1.8% | 2 | $5.20 | 67.1% | 1.49x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $3.55 | 10.2% | 2 | $4.84 | 73.4% | 1.36x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $3.22 | 0.9% | 2 | $4.24 | 76.0% | 1.32x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonDEO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DEO stock.
How much dividend does DEO pay per share?
Diageo plc (DEO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DEO's next ex-dividend date?
DEO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DEO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DEO's dividend safe?
DEO's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +97.6% and FCF payout ratio of +29.8%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DEO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Diageo plc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does DEO pay dividends?
Diageo plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1991 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DEO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DEO five years ago would be worth approximately $5,723 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DEO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DEO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.