Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
Deluxe Corporation (DLX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Payout Ratio
64.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
DLX Dividend Income Check
Safety
64.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is flat.
DLX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.3%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout64.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout30.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return63.7%
5Y Total Return-31.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,83710Y ago$5,29820Y ago$21,896
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). DLX's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
DLX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
DLX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Deluxe Corporation distributes 64.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DLX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DLX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.3% dividend yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -31.6%, with dividends contributing 14.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,298 today.
DLX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.00
Avg/Payment$0.3000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 5.14% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 4.42% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 6.31% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 6.32% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 7.91% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 6.67% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 5.27% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 6.03% | Sep 3, 2024 |
DLX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.3%
#1 of 6
Safety
Watch
64.8% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st DLXDeluxe Corporation | $1.0B | 5.3% | 64.8% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  QUADQuad/Graphics, Inc. | $398M | 3.8% | 53.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CASSCass Information Sys… | $639M | 2.5% | 47.0% | 24 | Sustainable |
2nd  FISFidelity National In… | $19.7B | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 JKHYJack Henry & Associa… | $9.1B | 1.8% | 36.1% | 22 | Sustainable |
 EVTCEVERTEC, Inc. | $1.6B | 0.8% | 9.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
DLX Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.80 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.18 | 101.7% | 0.98x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.59 | 203.4% | 0.49x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.50 | 80.0% | 1.25x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.45 | 82.8% | 1.21x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.21 | 571.4% | 0.17x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-4.65 | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.32 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 4.1% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.72 | 25.4% | 3.93x | 4.1% |
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DLX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLX stock.
How much dividend does DLX pay per share?
Deluxe Corporation (DLX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DLX's next ex-dividend date?
DLX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DLX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DLX's dividend safe?
DLX's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +64.8% and FCF payout ratio of +30.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DLX increased its dividend?
DLX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does DLX pay dividends?
Deluxe Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DLX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DLX five years ago would be worth approximately $6,837 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DLX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DLX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.