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DSL

DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund

DSL

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$9.87

Undervalued · +75% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

13.32%

Annual Dividend

$1.32

Payout Ratio

413%

5-Yr Growth

-5.7%

Ex-Date

Oct 14, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about DSL's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 13, 2026, DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) has a forward dividend yield of 13.32%, based on an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and a share price of $9.87.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, DSL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (57 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • DSL last cut its regular dividend in 2021.
  • DSL's next ex-dividend date is Oct 14, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, DSL pays out 413% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DSL's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 5.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, DSL's 13.32% yield is 23% above its five-year average yield of 10.82%.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DSL is $17.27 per share, 75% above the $9.87 share price, so DSL screens as undervalued.
  • DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DSL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 13, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DSL

Summary

As of Oct 13, 2026, DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) yields 13.32% ($1.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (57/100).

Is DSL a good dividend stock?

Mixed

DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) pays a monthly dividend yielding 13.32% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2021
    • Elevated payout ratio (413%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    13.32%
    Payout Ratio
    413%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.32
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -5.7%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 14, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    $1.1B
    P/E Ratio
    30.8
    5-Yr Total Return
    -44%
    52-Week Range
    $9.73 – $12.17
    Dividend Safety
    C · 57/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2021)
    DSL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DSL dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is DSL a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) pays a monthly dividend yielding 13.32% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is DSL undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DSL's fair value is about $17.27 versus a $9.87 share price — so it looks undervalued (+75% vs. fair value).

    Is DSL's dividend safe?

    DSL has a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2021, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is DSL's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for DSL is about $17.27 per share, roughly 75% above the current $9.87 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is DSL a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DSL screens as "mixed" and undervalued. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) pays a monthly dividend yielding 13.32% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will DSL cut its dividend?

    DSL earns a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2021). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does DSL pay a dividend?

    Yes. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 13.32%.

    What is DSL's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, DSL's forward dividend yield is 13.32%, based on a $1.32 annual dividend and a $9.87 share price.

    What is DSL's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, DSL pays $1.32 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is DSL's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, DSL's payout ratio is 413% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has DSL grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next DSL ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for DSL is Oct 14, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.32 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$11.00
    Annual$132.00
    Monthly avg$11.00

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