Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.46
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
13.1%
Payout Ratio
27.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
DLNG Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is unknown.
DLNG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield13.1%
Trailing DPS$0.46
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-41.5%
5Y CAGR-34.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield14.1%
1Y Total Return2.7%
5Y Total Return37.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,79410Y ago$6,05520Y ago$6,722
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). DLNG's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
DLNG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
DLNG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dynagas LNG Partners LP distributes 27.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DLNG has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -41.5% and 5-year CAGR of -34.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DLNG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 13.1% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 14.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.0% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 37.9%, with dividends contributing 12.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,055 today.
DLNG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.74
Avg/Payment$0.2370
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | — | 5.25% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 5.01% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↑ +2.0% | 5.61% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.0490 | — | 5.46% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.0490 | — | 4.11% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.0490 | — | 2.53% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.0490 | ↓ -21.6% | 1.10% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| May 2, 2019 | $0.0625 | — | 27.53% | May 10, 2019 |
DLNG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.1%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
27.4% payout
Streak
1Y
-34.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.1%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DLNGDynagas LNG Partners… | $128M | 13.1% | 27.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GLNGGolar LNG Limited | $5.0B | 6.1% | 4.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  FLNGFLEX LNG Ltd. | $1.6B | 10.1% | 2.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CLCOCool Company Ltd. | $511M | 14.2% | 75.5% | 2 | Watch |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.6B | 2.7% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TKTeekay Corporation | $1.0B | 8.3% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 STNGScorpio Tankers Inc. | $4.2B | 2.1% | 24.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.2B | 3.5% | 46.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NATNordic American Tank… | $1.2B | 6.8% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
DLNG Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 302.0% | 4 | $1.69 | 11.7% | 8.58x | 8.0% |
| 2024 | $0.05 | — | 1 | $1.05 | 4.7% | 21.43x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.66 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.15 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.14 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.63 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.13 | -89.3% | 2 | $-1.48 | — | — | 5.1% |
| 2018 | $1.17 | -47.9% | 4 | $0.10 | 1172.5% | 0.09x | 47.5% |
| 2017 | $2.25 | 33.3% | 5 | $0.27 | 834.3% | 0.12x | 91.2% |
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DLNG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLNG stock.
How much dividend does DLNG pay per share?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +13.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DLNG's next ex-dividend date?
DLNG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DLNG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DLNG's dividend safe?
DLNG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.4% and FCF payout ratio of +21.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has DLNG increased its dividend?
DLNG has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -34.7%.
How often does DLNG pay dividends?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DLNG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DLNG five years ago would be worth approximately $13,794 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DLNG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DLNG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +13.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.