Diversified Energy Company PLC Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

10 years
Metric (FY)2026202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividends per share (FY)$0.29$1.16$1.75$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.13$0.08$0.04
Dividend yield (FY) %N/AN/A10.58%21.99%12.14%11.32%9.28%10.49%5.36%2.91%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/AN/A-95.01%22.17%-22.94%-40.05%-419.73%82.65%15.57%65.08%

Dividend Payout History

34 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2026-03-31February 27, 262026-02-27$0.29
2025-12-31December 01, 252025-12-01$0.29
2025-09-30August 28, 252025-08-29$0.29
2025-06-30May 30, 252025-05-30$0.29
2025-03-31February 28, 252025-02-28$0.29
2024-12-27November 29, 242024-11-29$0.29
2024-09-27August 30, 242024-08-30$0.29
2024-06-28May 23, 242024-05-24$0.29
2024-03-08February 29, 242024-03-01$0.88
2023-12-29November 30, 232023-12-01$0.04
2023-09-29August 31, 232023-09-01$0.04
2023-06-30May 25, 232023-05-26$0.04
2023-03-28March 02, 232023-03-03$0.04
2022-12-28November 24, 222022-11-25$0.04
2022-09-26September 01, 222022-09-02$0.04
2022-06-30May 26, 222022-05-27$0.04
2022-03-28March 03, 222022-03-04$0.04
2021-12-17November 25, 212021-11-26$0.04
2021-09-24September 02, 212021-09-03$0.04
2021-06-24May 27, 212021-05-28$0.04
2021-03-26March 04, 212021-03-05$0.04
2020-12-18November 26, 202020-11-27$0.04
2020-09-25September 03, 202020-09-04$0.04
2020-06-26May 28, 202020-05-29$0.04
2020-03-27March 05, 202020-03-06$0.04
2019-12-20November 28, 192019-11-29$0.04
2019-09-27September 05, 192019-09-06$0.03
2019-06-28April 11, 192019-04-12$0.03
2019-03-29March 07, 192019-03-08$0.03
2018-12-19November 29, 182018-11-30$0.03
2018-09-24July 12, 182018-07-13$0.02
2018-05-31May 10, 182018-05-11$0.03
2017-12-20November 16, 172017-11-17$0.02
2017-07-31July 06, 172017-07-07$0.02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diversified Energy Company PLC's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Diversified Energy Company PLC returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Diversified Energy Company PLC's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Diversified Energy Company PLC, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Diversified Energy Company PLC a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Diversified Energy Company PLC's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Diversified Energy Company PLC maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Diversified Energy Company PLC's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Diversified Energy Company PLC dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Diversified Energy Company PLC dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.