DRS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield
DRS has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 0.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
14,596 M | 4.76% | 28.35% |
| KOG OL Kongsberg Gruppen ASA |
30,022 M | 1.62% | 20.53% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
63,643 M | 0.99% | 15.28% |
| S63 SG SINGAPORE TECH ENGINEERING |
26,190 M | 2.31% | 7.49% |
| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
35,453 M | 1.22% | 9.42% |
| ACLN SW Accelleron Industries |
8,619 M | 1.74% | 6.90% |
| LMT NYSE Lockheed Martin |
130,131 M | 2.54% | 4.52% |
| HO PA Thales S.A. |
57,056 M | 1.81% | 5.03% |
| PKE NYSE Park Aerospace |
705 M | 1.99% | 4.42% |
| GD NYSE General Dynamics |
102,628 M | 1.75% | 3.39% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBJ NYSE Embraer S.A. |
13,395 M | 315.20% | 100.0% |
| GE NYSE GE Aerospace |
355,604 M | 93.98% | 100.0% |
| HWM NYSE Howmet Aerospace |
106,739 M | 57.99% | 100.0% |
| SAF PA Safran |
165,791 M | 58.16% | 100.0% |
| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
35,453 M | 53.69% | 99.0% |
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
14,596 M | 44.39% | 99.0% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
63,643 M | 36.65% | 100.0% |
| HAG XETRA Hensoldt |
11,707 M | 23.01% | 100.0% |
| AIR PA Airbus SE |
186,809 M | 22.46% | 99.0% |
| HXL NYSE Hexcel |
7,174 M | 16.73% | 100.0% |
DRS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1.5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 2026-08-13 | 2026-08-27 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.2% |
| 2026-05-19 | 2026-05-19 | 2026-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.21% |
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.19% |
| 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-18 | 2025-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-20 | 2025-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-05 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.29% |
DRS Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, DRS's dividend yield is 0.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.36 USD by the current share price of 37.02.
As of September 2026, DRS paid a dividend of 0.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-13 and the payout was 0.09 USD.
DRS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DRS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-13.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DRS for the next payments are between 0.09 (+0.0%) and 0.09 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.97%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Leonardo DRS, Common (DRS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Leonardo DRS, Common (DRS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DRS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
DRS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.23%. If you bought DRS's shares at 11.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.23% of your original purchase price.
DRS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Leonardo DRS, Common has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DRS's 0.87% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRS is 27.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DRS's Overall Dividend Rating is 21.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DRS Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-27 02:38 UTC