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DCI

Donaldson Company, Inc.

DCI30 yrs growth

Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery · Stock · quarterly payer

$87.16

Overvalued · -16% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.42%

Annual Dividend

$1.24

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

6.9%

Ex-Date

Aug 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DCI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has a forward dividend yield of 1.42%, based on an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and a share price of $87.16.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (96 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
  • DCI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • DCI's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 17, 2026, for a dividend of $0.32 per share.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI pays out 32% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DCI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 6.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DCI is $73.00 per share, 16% below the $87.16 share price, so DCI screens as overvalued.
  • Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DCI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DCI

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) yields 1.42% ($1.24 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (96/100) and has 30 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is DCI a good dividend stock?

Yes

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.42% ($1.24/yr), with 30 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 — 30 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (32%)
  • Strong 6.9% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 45% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.42%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$1.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 17, 2026
Years of Growth
30
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.87
Market Cap
$10.1B
P/E Ratio
22.6
5-Yr Total Return
45%
52-Week Range
$79.61 – $112.84
Dividend Safety
A · 96/100
Ever Cut?
No
DCI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DCI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DCI a good dividend stock?

Yes. Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.42% ($1.24/yr), with 30 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is DCI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DCI's fair value is about $73.00 versus a $87.16 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).

Is DCI's dividend safe?

DCI has a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 30-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DCI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DCI is about $73.00 per share, about 16% below the current $87.16 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DCI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DCI screens as "yes" and overvalued. Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.42% ($1.24/yr), with 30 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will DCI cut its dividend?

DCI earns a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DCI pay a dividend?

Yes. Donaldson Company, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.24 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.42%.

What is DCI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI's forward dividend yield is 1.42%, based on a $1.24 annual dividend and a $87.16 share price.

What is DCI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI pays $1.24 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is DCI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI's payout ratio is 32% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has DCI grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years.

When is the next DCI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DCI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 17, 2026, for $0.32 per share.

DCI Dividend News

DCI
IncreaseDCI·Jun 16, 2026

Donaldson Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.7% to $0.32

Donaldson lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.32, extending a 30-year growth streak as earnings coverage remains strong despite a below-sector yield.

Income Calculator

At $1.24 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.00
Annual$124.00
Monthly avg$10.33

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