QDF Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

QDF has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 1.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.76%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.32%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.86%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 46.82%

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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 17.5%
Total Return 5y: 79.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FDL 6,440 M 4.16% 7.33%
SPHD 3,087 M 4.13% 6.14%
SDOG 1,320 M 3.80% 5.74%
SCHD 76,497 M 3.85% 5.61%
DHS 1,360 M 3.50% 5.83%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FDV 589 M 170% 88.6%
BKDV 876 M 163% 100%
CGCV 1,393 M 143% 100%
BGIG 414 M 74.8% 100%
TVAL 593 M 52.3% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value

DFUV
Dimensional US
 1.66% Yield
SDOG
ALPS Sector Dividend
 3.80% Yield
SPVU
SP500 Enhanced Value
 2.58% Yield
MGV
Mega Cap Value Shares
 2.14% Yield
BUSA
2023 EFT Series Trust
 1.63% Yield
SEIV
SEI Exchange Traded
 1.72% Yield

QDF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-26 0.469 45.2% 0.58%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-25 0.323 -7.2% 0.41%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-26 0.348 83.2% 0.49%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.19 -60.7% 0.28%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.483 40.4% 0.69%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.344 0.6% 0.49%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-27 Quarterly 0.342 76.3% 0.51%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.194 -57% 0.3%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.451 57.1% 0.73%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.287 -27.2% 0.5%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.394 85.8% 0.68%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.212 -45.4% 0.4%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.388 21.3% 0.74%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.32 -1.5% 0.63%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.325 28% 0.66%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.254 -31.9% 0.44%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.373 26.4% 0.62%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.295 8.1% 0.51%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.273 20.8% 0.5%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.226 -27.3% 0.43%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.311 13.9% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.273 -17.3% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.33 25% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.264 -58.3% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.633 153.2% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.25 -36.2% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.392 92.2% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-21 Quarterly 0.204 -77% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.886 169.3% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.329 5.8% N/A
2018-06-18 2018-06-19 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.311 69% N/A
2018-03-19 2018-03-20 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.184 -53.9% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.399 34.8% N/A
2017-09-18 2017-09-19 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.296 5.3% N/A
2017-06-19 2017-06-21 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.281 16.1% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.242 -36.1% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.379 10.2% N/A
2016-09-19 2016-09-21 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.344 34.9% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.255 10% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.2319 -26.1% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.314 33.1% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.236 -9.6% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.261 4.8% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.249 -2% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.254 -1.9% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.259 1.6% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.255 23.2% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.207 -30.3% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-03 Quarterly 0.297 45.6% N/A
2013-09-03 2013-09-05 2013-09-09 Quarterly 0.204 0% N/A

QDF Dividend FAQ

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund (NYSE ARCA: QDF) tracks an index that selects long-only U.S. equities emphasizing high-quality, income-oriented companies while targeting long-term capital growth. The index’s overall beta is calibrated to match the Northern Trust 1250 Index, a float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted benchmark of large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks.

What is the Dividend Yield of QDF?

As of February 2026, QDF`s dividend yield is 1.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.33 USD by the current share price of 83.58.

Does QDF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, QDF paid a dividend of 1.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.469 USD.

How often does QDF pay dividends?

QDF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, QDF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

QDF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for QDF for the next 4 payments are between 0.314 (-33.0%) and 0.418 (-10.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will QDF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.469 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Quality Dividend (QDF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for QDF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Quality Dividend (QDF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of QDF?

QDF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.32% per year.
Strong growth: QDF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of QDF?

QDF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.86%. If you bought QDF's shares at 46.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.86% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of QDF?

QDF Payout Consistency is 96.0%. 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: Quality Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does QDF have a good Dividend Yield?

QDF`s 1.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of QDF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of QDF is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of QDF?

QDF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.82%. 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: 2026-02-01 02:17