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.

Yield 12m 0.89%
Payout Ratio 31.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.80%
Payout FCF 42.3%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 20.66%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
Yield (right) Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
TDG 65,905 M 6.90% 18.02%
RHM 84,305 M 0.51% 23.66%
LDO 41,384 M 1.14% 16.96%
BSP 88,936 M 1.90% 8.39%
HO 63,333 M 1.55% 8.60%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HWM 93,654 M 82.12% 87.2%
TDG 65,905 M 69.44% 44.3%
GE 296,571 M 63.94% 95.4%
SAF 137,503 M 61.15% 88.2%
LDO 41,384 M 54.87% 50.8%
DRS Dividend History: Last 5 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
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

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS) is a U.S.-based defense electronics company operating globally. It offers defense products and military support services.

What is the Dividend Yield of DRS?

As of April 2026, DRS's dividend yield is 0.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.36 USD by the current share price of 46.73.

Does DRS pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, DRS paid a dividend of 0.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-10 and the payout was 0.09 USD.

How often does DRS pay dividends?

DRS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DRS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-10.

DRS dividend forecast

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 0.78%.

Will DRS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Leonardo DRS, Common (DRS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DRS?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of DRS?

DRS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of DRS?

DRS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.80%. If you bought DRS's shares at 13.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DRS?

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.

Does DRS have a good Dividend Yield?

DRS's 0.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DRS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRS is 31.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DRS?

DRS's Overall Dividend Rating is 20.66%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DRS Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in DRS's Outstanding Shares?

Leonardo DRS, Common's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.58% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has DRS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 14, 2016 with a ratio of 1:2. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2011 4,000,000 0%
2012 4,000,000 0%
2013 4,000,000 0%
2014 4,000,000 0%
2015 8,000,000 +100%
2016 14,000,000 +75%
2017 28,000,000 +100%
2018 34,000,000 +21.43%
2019 39,000,000 +14.71%
2020 145,000,000 +271.79%
2021 145,000,000 0%
2022 229,045,000 +57.96%
2023 265,700,000 +16%
2024 268,000,000 +0.87%
2025 268,800,000 +0.3%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-29 03:02 UTC