DAL Dividend History & Yield
Delta Air Lines, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.215 | $21.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.215 | $21.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 (in 169 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.215 | $21.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 246 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.215 | $21.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $0.215 | $21.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DAL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.075 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much DAL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,396 | $110,177 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,977 | $550,884 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,954 | $1,101,767 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.09%. $10,000 in DAL would currently pay about $109 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DAL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | $0.215 | +14.4% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.188 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | — | $0.188 | +0.0% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | — | $0.188 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.188 | +25.3% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| May 13, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | — | $0.10 | -75.2% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | — | $0.403 | +0.0% |
| Oct 23, 2019 | — | $0.403 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2019 | — | $0.403 | +15.1% |
| May 1, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jul 25, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +14.8% |
| May 10, 2018 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2017 | — | $0.305 | +50.2% |
| May 17, 2017 | — | $0.203 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | — | $0.203 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | — | $0.203 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | — | $0.203 | +50.4% |
| May 9, 2016 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2016 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | — | $0.135 | +50.0% |
| May 6, 2015 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2014 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2014 | — | $0.09 | +50.0% |
| May 7, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2013 | — | $0.06 | — |
DAL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Raised 14.4% | $0.188 | $0.215 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
DAL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery. Its domestic network centered on core hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Salt Lake City, as well as coastal hub positions in Boston, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, and Seattle; and international network centered on hubs and market presence in Amsterdam, Bogota, Lima, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Airlines. First dividend on our records: Aug 7, 2013. 40 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DAL dividend FAQ
When is DAL's next ex-dividend date?
DAL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.215 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does DAL pay dividends?
DAL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.215 per share with an ex-date of Jul 9, 2026.
What is DAL's dividend yield?
DAL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.99%, based on $0.779 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $78.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.86 per share, is 1.09%.
How much does DAL pay per share?
DAL pays about $0.215 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.86 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $86.00 a year.
Has DAL grown or cut its dividend?
DAL has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +98.2% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DAL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.09%, you would need about 1,396 shares of DAL (roughly $110,177 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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