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DCI

Donaldson Company, Inc.

DCI38 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.45%

Annual Dividend

$1.22

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

7.4%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

DCI Dividend Safety Score

97/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage32% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage48% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.36
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is DCI a good dividend stock?

Yes

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.45% ($1.22/yr), with 38 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 38 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (32%)
  • Strong 7.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.45%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$1.22
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
38
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.95
Market Cap
$9.7B
P/E Ratio
22.7
5-Yr Total Return
32%
52-Week Range
$67.71 – $112.84
Dividend Safety
A · 97/100
Ever Cut?
No
DCI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.22 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.50
Annual$122.00
Monthly avg$10.17