Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.77
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.1%
Payout Ratio
2.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DMLP Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 24.9% and trend is rising.
DMLP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.1%
Trailing DPS$2.77
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout108.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-7.4%
5Y CAGR14.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)24.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield11.1%
1Y Total Return-1.3%
5Y Total Return147.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)94.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,74010Y ago$31,99020Y ago$27,137
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.
DMLP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
DMLP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. distributes 2.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 108.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DMLP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.4% and 5-year CAGR of 14.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DMLP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.1% dividend yield, 11.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 24.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 147.4%, with dividends contributing 94.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,990 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
DMLP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$15.37
Avg/Payment$0.7687
Latest Change-37.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.4750 | ↓ -37.1% | 9.33% | May 14, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.7557 | ↑ +9.5% | 11.62% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.6899 | ↑ +11.2% | 11.72% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.6202 | ↓ -14.6% | 11.55% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.7258 | ↓ -1.8% | 11.14% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.7394 | ↓ -25.7% | 10.34% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.9958 | ↑ +41.8% | 11.08% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.7021 | ↓ -10.2% | 11.07% | Aug 8, 2024 |
DMLP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.1%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.3% payout
Streak
0Y
14.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.1%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DMLPDorchester Minerals,… | $1.2B | 11.1% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  BSMBlack Stone Minerals… | $3.0B | 9.6% | 95.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 VNOMViper Energy, Inc. | $15.5B | 5.3% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 TPLTexas Pacific Land C… | $24.5B | 0.6% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NRPNatural Resource Par… | $1.3B | 4.2% | 42.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $26.2B | 2.3% | 23.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $69.2B | 3.1% | 43.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
 OXYOccidental Petroleum… | $51.5B | 3.1% | 67.3% | 4 | Watch |
DMLP Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.23 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 11.1% |
| 2025 | $2.78 | -20.4% | 4 | $1.20 | 231.3% | 0.43x | 24.9% |
| 2024 | $3.49 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.13 | 163.7% | 0.61x | 31.3% |
| 2023 | $3.40 | -2.9% | 4 | $2.85 | 119.2% | 0.84x | 30.5% |
| 2022 | $3.50 | 128.0% | 4 | $3.35 | 104.4% | 0.96x | 31.4% |
| 2021 | $1.53 | 10.3% | 4 | $1.94 | 79.1% | 1.26x | 13.8% |
| 2020 | $1.39 | -30.9% | 4 | $0.61 | 228.0% | 0.44x | 12.5% |
| 2019 | $2.01 | 15.9% | 4 | $1.50 | 134.2% | 0.75x | 18.1% |
| 2018 | $1.74 | 50.3% | 4 | $1.67 | 104.0% | 0.96x | 15.6% |
| 2017 | $1.16 | 34.9% | 4 | $1.18 | 97.9% | 1.02x | 10.4% |
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DMLP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DMLP stock.
How much dividend does DMLP pay per share?
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DMLP's next ex-dividend date?
DMLP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DMLP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DMLP's dividend safe?
DMLP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.3% and FCF payout ratio of +108.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DMLP increased its dividend?
DMLP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.8%.
How often does DMLP pay dividends?
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DMLP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DMLP five years ago would be worth approximately $24,740 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DMLP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DMLP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +24.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.