DNP Distribution History & Yield
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Declared |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) | Oct 9, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DNP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.845 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DNP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,539 | $15,585 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,693 | $77,923 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,385 | $155,846 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.70%. $10,000 in DNP would currently pay about $770 a year ($64 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DNP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
DNP dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to DNP's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
DNP's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved +1.2% over the past year.
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 DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. The fund is managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. For the fixed income portion, the fund invests in bonds. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the Utility sector. The fund invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Utilities Index and Barclays Capital U.S. Utility Bond Index. DNP Select Income Fund Inc. was formed on November 26, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Feb 23, 1987. 477 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DNP distribution FAQ
When is DNP's next ex-distribution date?
DNP's next ex-distribution date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.065 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does DNP pay distributions?
DNP pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.065 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is DNP's distribution yield?
DNP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.70%, based on $0.78 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.13. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.78 per share, is 7.70%.
How much does DNP pay per share?
DNP pays about $0.065 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.78 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $78.00 a year.
Has DNP grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DNP's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of DNP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.70%, you would need about 1,539 shares of DNP (roughly $15,585 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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