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DLX

Deluxe Corporation

DLX

Industrials · Conglomerates · Stock · quarterly payer

$23.18

Undervalued · +26% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.18%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

55%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 18, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DLX's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Deluxe Corporation (DLX) has a forward dividend yield of 5.18%, based on an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a share price of $23.18.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DLX's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (85 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • DLX last cut its regular dividend in 2007.
  • DLX's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 18, 2026, for a dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DLX pays out 55% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DLX's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DLX is $29.29 per share, 26% above the $23.18 share price, so DLX screens as undervalued.
  • Deluxe Corporation (DLX) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Deluxe Corporation (DLX) has raised its regular dividend 11 times and cut it 1 time across the 160 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2014. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 17, 2006.
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SmarterDividends, "DLX Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DLX

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Deluxe Corporation (DLX) yields 5.18% ($1.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (85/100).

Is DLX a good dividend stock?

Yes

Deluxe Corporation (DLX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.18% ($1.20/yr), with 0 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

  • Comfortable payout ratio (55%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2007
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.18%
Payout Ratio
55%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 18, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.23
Market Cap
$1.1B
P/E Ratio
10.6
5-Yr Total Return
-32%
52-Week Range
$17.76 – $32.07
Dividend Safety
A · 85/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2007)

DLX dividend raises and cuts

Deluxe Corporation (DLX) has raised its regular dividend 11 times and cut it 1 time across the 160 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2014. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 17, 2006.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 15, 2014Raise$0.250 → $0.300+20.0%
Aug 17, 2006Cut$0.400 → $0.250−37.5%
Feb 17, 2005Raise$0.370 → $0.400+8.1%
Feb 15, 2001Raise$0.296 → $0.370+25.1%
Aug 19, 1994Raise$0.288 → $0.296+2.8%
Aug 17, 1993Raise$0.280 → $0.288+2.9%
Aug 18, 1992Raise$0.256 → $0.280+9.4%
Aug 13, 1991Raise$0.232 → $0.256+10.3%
Aug 14, 1990Raise$0.208 → $0.232+11.5%
Aug 15, 1989Raise$0.184 → $0.208+13.0%
Aug 16, 1988Raise$0.160 → $0.184+15.0%
Aug 18, 1987Raise$0.144 → $0.160+11.1%
Every DLX payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
DLX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DLX dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DLX a good dividend stock?

Yes. Deluxe Corporation (DLX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.18% ($1.20/yr), with 0 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 DLX undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DLX's fair value is about $29.29 versus a $23.18 share price — so it looks undervalued (+26% vs. fair value).

Is DLX's dividend safe?

DLX has a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2007, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DLX's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DLX is about $29.29 per share, roughly 26% above the current $23.18 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DLX a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DLX screens as "yes" and undervalued. Deluxe Corporation (DLX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.18% ($1.20/yr), with 0 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 DLX cut its dividend?

DLX earns a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2007). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DLX pay a dividend?

Yes. Deluxe Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.18%.

What is DLX's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DLX's forward dividend yield is 5.18%, based on a $1.20 annual dividend and a $23.18 share price.

What is DLX's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DLX pays $1.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is DLX's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DLX's payout ratio is 55% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has DLX grown its dividend?

DLX does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next DLX ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DLX's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 18, 2026, for $0.30 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00

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