Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.74
DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
56.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DHT Dividend Income Check
Safety
56.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 13.7% and trend is falling.
DHT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$0.74
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout56.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout333.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR83.4%
5Y CAGR-11.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)13.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return86.1%
5Y Total Return351.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)90.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$45,12710Y ago$68,44120Y ago$5,264
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.
DHT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
DHT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
DHT Holdings, Inc. distributes 56.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 333.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DHT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 83.4% and 5-year CAGR of -11.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DHT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.5% dividend yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 13.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 351.3%, with dividends contributing 90.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $68,441 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
DHT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.30
Avg/Payment$0.2650
Latest Change+90.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026Latest | $1.2200 | ↑ +90.6% | 12.96% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.6400 | ↑ +56.1% | 8.28% | May 28, 2026 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.4100 | ↑ +127.8% | 5.80% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↓ -25.0% | 5.45% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.2400 | ↑ +60.0% | 7.09% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↓ -11.8% | 7.01% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.1700 | ↓ -22.7% | 8.61% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.2200 | ↓ -18.5% | 9.78% | Nov 29, 2024 |
DHT Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
56.3% payout
Streak
0Y
-11.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#5 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHTDHT Holdings, Inc. | $3.4B | 3.5% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
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1st  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.2B | 7.3% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
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2nd  NATNordic American Tank… | $1.6B | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FROFrontline Ltd. | $10.6B | 2.0% | 54.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ASCArdmore Shipping Cor… | $719M | 1.7% | 29.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  HAFNHafnia Limited | $4.5B | 4.5% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
DHT Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.27 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 42.0% |
| 2025 | $0.74 | -26.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 13.7% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | -13.0% | 4 | $1.12 | 89.3% | 1.12x | 18.5% |
| 2023 | $1.15 | 858.3% | 4 | $0.99 | 116.2% | 0.86x | 21.3% |
| 2022 | $0.12 | -7.7% | 4 | $0.37 | 32.4% | 3.08x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.13 | -90.4% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $1.35 | 575.0% | 4 | $1.61 | 83.9% | 1.19x | 25.0% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 150.0% | 4 | $0.51 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $0.08 | -60.0% | 4 | $-0.33 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | -71.8% | 4 | $0.05 | 400.0% | 0.25x | 3.7% |
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DHT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DHT stock.
How much dividend does DHT pay per share?
DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.74 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DHT's next ex-dividend date?
DHT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DHT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DHT's dividend safe?
DHT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +56.3% and FCF payout ratio of +333.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DHT increased its dividend?
DHT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.3%.
How often does DHT pay dividends?
DHT Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.74 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DHT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DHT five years ago would be worth approximately $45,127 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DHT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DHT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +13.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.