DEC Dividend History & Yield
Diversified Energy Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 264 days) | Jun 14, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Aug 29, 2027 (in 354 days) | Sep 12, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DEC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.16 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much DEC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,035 | $15,962 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,173 | $79,810 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,345 | $159,621 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.52%. $10,000 in DEC would currently pay about $752 a year ($63 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DEC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.29 | -66.9% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $0.875 | -0.6% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | — | $0.88 | +2.3% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.86 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | — | $0.86 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.86 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | — | $0.86 | +7.5% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
DEC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to DEC's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
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
DEC scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 Diversified Energy Company
Diversified Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the production, transportation and marketing of natural gas, oil, and liquids primarily in the Appalachian and Central regions of the United States. It also operates in the Bossier and Haynesville shale formations and the Cotton Valley sandstones in East Texas and West Louisiana, the Barnett Shale in North Texas and the Mid-Continent producing areas across Central Texas, along with the Anadarko Basin across North Texas and Oklahoma and Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico. Diversified Energy Company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated. First dividend on our records: Mar 4, 2021. 26 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DEC dividend FAQ
When is DEC's next ex-dividend date?
DEC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.29 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does DEC pay dividends?
DEC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.29 per share with an ex-date of Aug 28, 2026.
What is DEC's dividend yield?
DEC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.52%, based on $1.16 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $15.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.16 per share, is 7.52%.
How much does DEC pay per share?
DEC pays about $0.29 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.16 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $116.00 a year.
Has DEC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -30.8% a year. DEC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of DEC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.52%, you would need about 1,035 shares of DEC (roughly $15,962 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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