DFAU Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

DFAU has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 0.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.03%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.76%
Consistency Lifetime 99.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.74%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 52.50%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.

Top Dividend Payers in Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
YMAG 393 M 47.1% 77.7%
SPYT 136 M 21.0% 27.2%
QDPL 1,457 M 5.18% 7.77%
ACKY 52 M 4.99% 5.18%
FCPI 244 M 1.82% 3.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAFE 1,548 M 406% 83.3%
XMAG 117 M 147% 100%
LRGC 716 M 119% 100%
OALC 200 M 98.0% 91.7%
EAGL 3,767 M 120% 100%

DFAU Dividend History: Last 21 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2025-12-18 0.12 0% 0.26%
2025-09-23 2025-09-23 2025-09-25 0.12 4.3% 0.26%
2025-06-24 2025-06-24 2025-06-26 0.115 27.8% 0.28%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.09 -42.3% 0.23%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.156 43.1% 0.37%
2024-09-17 2024-09-17 2024-09-19 Quarterly 0.109 5.8% 0.28%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.103 33.8% 0.27%
2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.077 -42.5% 0.22%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.134 27.6% 0.41%
2023-09-19 2023-09-20 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.105 1.9% 0.34%
2023-06-21 2023-06-22 2023-06-26 Quarterly 0.103 17% 0.34%
2023-03-21 2023-03-22 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.088 -22.1% 0.32%
2022-12-20 2022-12-21 2022-12-23 Quarterly 0.113 8.7% 0.42%
2022-09-20 2022-09-21 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.104 15.6% 0.38%
2022-06-22 2022-06-23 2022-06-27 Quarterly 0.09 25% 0.35%
2022-03-22 2022-03-23 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.072 -40.5% 0.23%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.121 49.4% 0.37%
2021-09-21 2021-09-22 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.081 5.2% 0.27%
2021-06-22 2021-06-23 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.077 51% 0.26%
2021-03-23 2021-03-24 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.051 54.5% 0.18%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 0.033 0% N/A

DFAU Dividend FAQ

The Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) targets the full spectrum of U.S. equities, tilting toward smaller-cap firms that trade at lower price multiples and exhibit higher profitability than the broader market. Under its non-fundamental policy, the fund commits at least 80% of assets to U.S. equities, while the manager may adjust holdings for short-term signals such as price momentum or reversal patterns.

What is the Dividend Yield of DFAU?

As of January 2026, DFAU`s dividend yield is 1.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.45 USD by the current share price of 47.40.

Does DFAU pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, DFAU paid a dividend of 0.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 0.12 USD.

How often does DFAU pay dividends?

DFAU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DFAU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.

DFAU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DFAU for the next 4 payments are between 0.116 (-3.3%) and 0.147 (+22.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will DFAU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.12 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dimensional US Core (DFAU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DFAU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dimensional US Core (DFAU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DFAU?

DFAU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.76% per year.
Strong growth: DFAU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DFAU?

DFAU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.74%. If you bought DFAU's shares at 25.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DFAU?

DFAU Payout Consistency is 99.2%. 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: Dimensional US Core has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DFAU have a good Dividend Yield?

DFAU`s 1.03% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DFAU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DFAU is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of DFAU?

DFAU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-01-16 02:40