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DNP

DNP Select Income Fund Inc.

DNP

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$9.97

Undervalued · +35% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.82%

Annual Dividend

$0.78

Payout Ratio

42%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about DNP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) has a forward dividend yield of 7.82%, based on an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and a share price of $9.97.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (98 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • DNP has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • DNP's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026, with payment on Nov 10, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP pays out 42% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DNP's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DNP is $13.44 per share, 35% above the $9.97 share price, so DNP screens as undervalued.
  • DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) yields 7.82% ($0.78 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (98/100).

Is DNP a good dividend stock?

Yes

DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.82% ($0.78/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

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (42%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.82%
Payout Ratio
42%
Annual Dividend
$0.78
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 30, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.35
Market Cap
$3.8B
P/E Ratio
5.4
5-Yr Total Return
-9%
52-Week Range
$9.23 – $11.16
Dividend Safety
A · 98/100
Ever Cut?
No
DNP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DNP dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DNP a good dividend stock?

Yes. DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.82% ($0.78/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 DNP undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DNP's fair value is about $13.44 versus a $9.97 share price — so it looks undervalued (+35% vs. fair value).

Is DNP's dividend safe?

DNP has a dividend-safety grade of A (98/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DNP's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DNP is about $13.44 per share, roughly 35% above the current $9.97 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DNP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DNP screens as "yes" and undervalued. DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.82% ($0.78/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 DNP cut its dividend?

DNP earns a dividend-safety grade of A (98/100), 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 DNP pay a dividend?

Yes. DNP Select Income Fund Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.78 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.82%.

What is DNP's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP's forward dividend yield is 7.82%, based on a $0.78 annual dividend and a $9.97 share price.

What is DNP's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP pays $0.78 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is DNP's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, DNP's payout ratio is 42% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has DNP grown its dividend?

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

When is the next DNP ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for DNP is Oct 30, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.78 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$6.50
Annual$78.00
Monthly avg$6.50

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