FDL Dividend History
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund · every payment since 2006
As of Nov 5, 2026, FDL has paid 84 distributions since 2006. The most recent was $0.5140 per share (ex-date Sep 24, 2026). Over the last 12 months FDL paid $1.9380 across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 3.56%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +3.8% versus the 2 before.
Latest distribution
$0.5140
Last ex-date
Sep 24, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$1.94
Trailing yield
3.56%
Frequency
Quarterly
Payments on record
84
Key facts: FDL dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends has 84 distribution payments on record for First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL), going back to 2006.
- FDL's most recent distribution was $0.51 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 24, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Nov 5, 2026, FDL paid $1.94 per share in distributions across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 3.56%.
- FDL's most recent increase in its regular distribution took effect with the Sep 24, 2026 ex-date, a 8.7% rise to $0.51 per share.
- FDL's most recent decrease in its regular distribution took effect with the Mar 26, 2026 ex-date, a 27.1% reduction to $0.40 per share.
- FDL paid $1.79 per share in distributions in calendar year 2025, down 10.3% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "FDL Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FDL/dividend-history
FDL distributions per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent distribution amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
FDL dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 3 | $1.3880 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $1.7890 | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 5timing | $1.9950 | +21.3% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.6450 | +25.9% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.3070 | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 5timing | $1.6330 | +23.2% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.3260 | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.2230 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.0820 | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.9560 | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.8150 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.8650 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.8030 | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.6860 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.7090 | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.6100 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.5780 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.5720 | -28.9% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.8050 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.8830 | +47.2% |
| 2006 | 3timing | $0.6000 | — |
Every FDL distribution
43 higher · 17 lower · 19 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.5140 | +8.7% | Higher |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.4730 | +18.0% | Higher |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.4010 | -27.1% | Lower |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.5500 | +29.7% | Higher |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.4240 | +18.8% | Higher |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.4580 | — | Special |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.3570 | +19.0% | Higher |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.3000 | -38.8% | Lower |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.4900 | +26.3% | Higher |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.3880 | +16.9% | Higher |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.4850 | — | Special |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.3320 | -35.8% | Lower |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.5170 | +13.1% | Higher |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.3610 | — | Special |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.4570 | +17.5% | Higher |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.3100 | — | Special |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.3890 | -3.2% | Lower |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.4020 | +44.1% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.2370 | — | Special |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.2790 | +1.5% | Higher |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.3450 | — | Special |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.4280 | — | Special |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.2750 | +16.0% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.3480 | — | Special |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.2370 | -35.6% | Lower |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.3680 | +23.1% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.2990 | +3.1% | Higher |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.3690 | — | Special |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.2900 | +13.7% | Higher |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.3570 | — | Special |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.3820 | — | Special |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.2550 | +11.4% | Higher |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.2290 | -5.4% | Lower |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.3520 | — | Special |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.2420 | +7.1% | Higher |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.2620 | — | Special |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.2260 | -21.8% | Lower |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.2890 | +21.4% | Higher |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.2130 | — | Special |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.2380 | +10.2% | Higher |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.2160 | +7.5% | Higher |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.2660 | — | Special |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.2010 | +11.7% | Higher |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.1800 | +7.1% | Higher |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.1680 | -31.7% | Lower |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.2460 | +12.3% | Higher |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.1920 | — | Special |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.2190 | +5.3% | Higher |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.2080 | -3.7% | Lower |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.2160 | +6.9% | Higher |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.2020 | +4.7% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.1930 | +0.5% | Higher |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.1920 | -2.0% | Lower |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.1960 | +1.0% | Higher |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.1150 | — | Special |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.1940 | +7.2% | Higher |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.1810 | +0.6% | Higher |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.2060 | — | Special |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.1800 | +8.4% | Higher |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.1660 | +5.7% | Higher |
| Mar 21, 2012 | — | $0.1570 | +9.8% | Higher |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.1430 | +5.1% | Higher |
| Sep 21, 2011 | — | $0.1360 | -24.9% | Lower |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.1810 | +20.7% | Higher |
| Mar 22, 2011 | — | $0.1500 | +6.4% | Higher |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.1410 | +5.2% | Higher |
| Sep 21, 2010 | — | $0.1340 | -19.3% | Lower |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.1660 | +21.2% | Higher |
| Mar 23, 2010 | — | $0.1370 | -20.8% | Lower |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.1730 | +12.3% | Higher |
| Sep 22, 2009 | — | $0.1540 | +7.7% | Higher |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.1020 | — | Special |
| Mar 23, 2009 | — | $0.1430 | -20.6% | Lower |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.1800 | -8.2% | Lower |
| Sep 22, 2008 | — | $0.1960 | -12.1% | Lower |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.2230 | +8.3% | Higher |
| Mar 24, 2008 | — | $0.2060 | -21.7% | Lower |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.2630 | +19.5% | Higher |
| Sep 21, 2007 | — | $0.2200 | +10.0% | Higher |
| Jun 21, 2007 | — | $0.2000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 23, 2007 | — | $0.2000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $0.2000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 25, 2006 | — | $0.2000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 23, 2006 | — | $0.2000 | — | First |
FDL dividend history — FAQ
How much is FDL's distribution?
As of Nov 5, 2026, FDL's most recent distribution was $0.5140 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 24, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.9380 per share across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 3.56%.
How often does FDL pay a distribution?
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund pays on a quarterly schedule. It made 4 payments in the last 12 months and 4 in 2025.
When is FDL's next distribution?
FDL's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its quarterly schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has FDL ever cut its distribution?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 17 regular payments lower than the one before it. Option-income and bond funds vary their distributions with income earned, so reductions are routine for these funds.
How much did FDL pay in dividends in 2025?
FDL paid $1.7890 per share across 4 payments in 2025, down 10.3% from 2024.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to FDL