DAL
Delta Air Lines
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: DAL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 9, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.9%
Payout ratio: 11.3%
Delta Air Lines's most recent dividend was on Jul 9, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.215 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.78 per share, the stock yields 0.9%. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.03, or 15% from the previous payment.
DAL dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Delta Air Lines Dividend yield
DAL has a dividend yield of 0.9% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.5%, Delta Air Lines's dividend yield is 40% lower.
DAL Dividend history
Delta Air Lines has a long dividend history, including the last three consecutive years with dividend payouts. DAL has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 30% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 52% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 15%.
Delta Air Lines Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | $0.215 | 0.87% |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.188 | 1.05% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.188 | 1.01% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $0.188 | 1.12% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.188 | 1.2% |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.15 | 1.13% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.15 | 0.92% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.99% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $0.15 | 1.04% |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.1 | 0.75% |
| Feb 23, 2024 | $0.1 | 0.72% |
| Oct 11, 2023 | $0.1 | 0.56% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | $0.1 | 0.22% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.403 | 2.66% |
| Oct 23, 2019 | $0.403 | 3.45% |
| Jul 24, 2019 | $0.403 | 2.3% |
| May 1, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.45% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.73% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | $0.35 | 2.36% |
| Jul 25, 2018 | $0.35 | 2.45% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.305 | 2.34% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.305 | 2.13% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.305 | 2.01% |
| Aug 21, 2017 | $0.305 | 1.91% |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.203 | 1.7% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.203 | 1.46% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.203 | 1.52% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.203 | 1.67% |
| May 9, 2016 | $0.135 | 1.27% |
| Feb 12, 2016 | $0.135 | 1.15% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.135 | 0.89% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.135 | 0.87% |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.09 | 0.82% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.09 | 0.73% |
Delta Air Lines dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
DAL has a payout ratio of 11.3% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 32.9%, Delta Air Lines's payout ratio is 66% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DAL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUV Southwest Airlines Co | 1.5% | $0.72 | 46.2% |
| DAL Delta Air Lines Inc | 0.9% | $0.78 | 11.3% |
| ALGT Allegiant Travel CO | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Delta Air Lines pay a dividend?
Yes, Delta Air Lines has been paying dividends for the last three years.
When was DAL's last dividend?
Delta Air Lines's last dividend ex-date was on Jul 9, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.215 per share.
How much dividend does Delta Air Lines pay (per share)?
DAL's annualized dividend per share is $0.78.
What is Delta Air Lines's dividend yield?
Delta Air Lines's current dividend yield is 0.9%.
How often does Delta Air Lines pay dividends?
Delta Air Lines pays four dividends per year.
What is Delta Air Lines's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Delta Air Lines is 11.3%.
Does Delta Air Lines pay a good dividend?
Delta Air Lines's dividend yield is lower than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.