Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.33
Dole plc (DOLE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
61.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
2 years
DOLE Dividend Income Check
Safety
61.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is unknown.
DOLE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.33
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.5%
5Y CAGR20.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return4.2%
5Y Total Return12.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,29010Y ago$11,29020Y ago$11,290
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.
DOLE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
DOLE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dole plc distributes 61.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DOLE has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 20.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DOLE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 12.9%, with dividends contributing 10.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,290 today.
DOLE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.46
Avg/Payment$0.0811
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026Latest | $0.0850 | — | 2.37% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.0850 | — | 2.28% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0850 | — | 2.41% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.0850 | ↑ +6.3% | 2.36% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 2.26% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 2.15% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 2.06% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 2.63% | Jul 5, 2024 |
DOLE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#5 of 5
Safety
Watch
61.5% payout
Streak
2Y
20.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#5 of 5
FDP
CVGW
JBSS
SYYDOLE Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.34 | 4.7% | 4 | $0.53 | 63.2% | 1.58x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 24.4% | 4.09x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.53 | 20.9% | 4.78x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | 300.0% | 4 | $0.91 | 35.2% | 2.84x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.08 | — | 1 | $-0.10 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.56 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.59 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.09 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.18 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonDOLE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DOLE stock.
How much dividend does DOLE pay per share?
Dole plc (DOLE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DOLE's next ex-dividend date?
DOLE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DOLE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DOLE's dividend safe?
DOLE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +61.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has DOLE increased its dividend?
DOLE has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.9%.
How often does DOLE pay dividends?
Dole plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DOLE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DOLE five years ago would be worth approximately $11,290 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DOLE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DOLE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.