Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
32.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
23 years
DGICA Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.1% and trend is rising.
DGICA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout51.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR3.2%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return-0.9%
5Y Total Return47.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,78610Y ago$15,31420Y ago$15,229
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.
DGICA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
DGICA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Donegal Group Inc. distributes 32.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DGICA has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.2% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DGICA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 47.9%, with dividends contributing 23.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,314 today.
DGICA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.46
Avg/Payment$0.1732
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026Latest | $0.1925 | — | 3.80% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.1925 | ↑ +5.5% | 4.51% | May 15, 2026 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.1825 | — | 3.88% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.1825 | — | 3.89% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.1825 | — | 4.24% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.1825 | ↑ +5.8% | 3.62% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.1725 | — | 4.67% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.1725 | — | 4.54% | Nov 15, 2024 |
DGICA Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
32.4% payout
Streak
23Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#2 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DGICA Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 4.7% | 4 | $2.18 | 33.0% | 3.03x | 5.1% |
| 2024 | $0.69 | 1.9% | 4 | $1.53 | 44.9% | 2.23x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $0.68 | 3.1% | 4 | $0.14 | 482.1% | 0.21x | 4.8% |
| 2022 | $0.66 | 4.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 4.6% |
| 2021 | $0.63 | 5.9% | 4 | $0.81 | 77.8% | 1.29x | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $0.59 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.83 | 32.5% | 3.08x | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $0.58 | 1.8% | 4 | $1.64 | 35.2% | 2.84x | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $0.57 | 1.8% | 4 | $-1.16 | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $0.56 | 1.8% | 4 | $0.25 | 223.0% | 0.45x | 3.9% |
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DGICA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DGICA stock.
How much dividend does DGICA pay per share?
Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DGICA's next ex-dividend date?
DGICA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DGICA typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DGICA's dividend safe?
DGICA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.4% and FCF payout ratio of +51.8%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DGICA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Donegal Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does DGICA pay dividends?
Donegal Group Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DGICA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DGICA five years ago would be worth approximately $14,786 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DGICA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DGICA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.