Trailing Dividend / Share
$9.98
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (DHIL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.7%
Payout Ratio
55.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
DHIL Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.8% and trend is falling.
DHIL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.7%
Trailing DPS$9.98
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-3.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.8%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return35.2%
5Y Total Return28.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)30.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,86810Y ago$15,28020Y ago$77,920
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.
DHIL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
DHIL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. distributes 55.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DHIL has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -3.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DHIL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.7% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 9.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.8% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 28.7%, with dividends contributing 30.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,280 today.
DHIL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$55.00
Avg/Payment$2.7500
Latest Change+266.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025Latest | $5.5000 | ↑ +266.7% | 8.26% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 4.12% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 4.33% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 4.06% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $1.5000 | — | 3.52% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $1.5000 | — | 3.80% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $1.5000 | — | 4.00% | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $1.5000 | — | 3.96% | Mar 22, 2024 |
DHIL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.7%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
55.8% payout
Streak
1Y
-3.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHILDiamond Hill Investm… | $473M | 5.7% | 55.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $960M | 6.5% | 46.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 GROWU.S. Global Investor… | $35M | 3.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 HNNAHennessy Advisors, I… | $78M | 5.4% | 42.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 10.1% | 1.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $8.2B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BENFranklin Resources, … | $16.2B | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $12.2B | 3.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st  APAMArtisan Partners Ass… | $2.7B | 10.4% | 88.6% | 2 | At Risk |
DHIL Annual Dividend History (1996–2025)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.00 | 66.7% | 4 | $17.91 | 55.8% | 1.79x | 6.8% |
| 2024 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $15.66 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $6.00 | -40.0% | 4 | $14.32 | 41.9% | 2.39x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $10.00 | -56.5% | 4 | $13.01 | 76.9% | 1.30x | 6.8% |
| 2021 | $23.00 | 91.7% | 4 | $23.34 | 98.5% | 1.01x | 15.6% |
| 2020 | $12.00 | 33.3% | 1 | $12.03 | 99.8% | 1.00x | 8.1% |
| 2019 | $9.00 | 12.5% | 1 | $15.99 | 56.3% | 1.78x | 6.1% |
| 2018 | $8.00 | 14.3% | 1 | $13.18 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 5.4% |
| 2017 | $7.00 | 16.7% | 1 | $14.48 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 4.7% |
| 2016 | $6.00 | 20.0% | 1 | $13.49 | 44.5% | 2.25x | 4.1% |
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Start ComparisonDHIL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DHIL stock.
How much dividend does DHIL pay per share?
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (DHIL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $9.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DHIL's next ex-dividend date?
DHIL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DHIL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DHIL's dividend safe?
DHIL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.8% and FCF payout ratio of +0.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has DHIL increased its dividend?
DHIL has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -3.6%.
How often does DHIL pay dividends?
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $9.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2008 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in DHIL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DHIL five years ago would be worth approximately $12,868 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DHIL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DHIL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.