DFAU Dividend Yield 2026: Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) pays a $0.47 annual dividend ($0.12 quarterly), yielding 0.88% at $53.28/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-23. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.88%

Annual Dividend: $0.47 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-23

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 7

About Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF Dividend

The Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF dividend reflects a broad-market fund that tilts toward smaller, cheaper, and more profitable U.S. companies rather than simply tracking the market cap-weighted index. DFAU currently yields 0.88%, paying $0.4707 per share over the trailing twelve months in quarterly distributions, with the next ex-dividend date on June 23, 2026. The last quarterly payment was $0.1197 per share. With a beta of 1.005, the fund moves nearly in lockstep with the broader U.S. equity market, making it a fit for investors who want market exposure with a modest income component rather than a high-yield payout.

Dividend Safety

Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income generated by its underlying equity holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the income produced by its portfolio of U.S. equities, which the fund actively tilts toward higher-profitability companies, providing some structural support for distributions. The primary pressure point is that equity income can fluctuate with market conditions, and the fund's dividend is not backed by a fixed contractual obligation the way a bond coupon would be.

Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.8% per year from 2021 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.3300 in 2021 to $0.4462 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 0.3% in 2025, a sharp deceleration from the largest gain of 14.8% recorded in 2022.

Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+5.6%	$0.38 (2022)	$0.45 (2025)

Is Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

DFAU fits dividend investors who want broad U.S. equity exposure with a growth-oriented tilt and are not relying on the fund for meaningful current income. The yield is low (below 2%), sitting at 0.88% today versus a 5-year average of 0.76%, so the current yield is modestly above its own historical norm. The 7.8% annual dividend growth rate over four complete years is the real story here: the per-share payout has grown materially, but the absolute dollar amount remains small. An investor in DFAU gets a fund that has grown its distribution at a respectable pace, accepting a yield that will not move the needle for income-focused portfolios.

Recent Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-23	$0.1197
2026-03-24	$0.1103
2025-12-16	$0.1202
2025-09-23	$0.1205
2025-06-24	$0.1155
2025-03-25	$0.0900
2024-12-17	$0.1561
2024-09-17	$0.1089
2024-06-18	$0.1027
2024-03-19	$0.0771

Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.2300
2025	$0.4462
2024	$0.4448
2023	$0.4300
2022	$0.3790

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does DFAU pay dividends?

Yes, Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) pays a $0.12 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.88%.

How often does Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF pay dividends?

Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $0.1197 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 23, 2026.

What is Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF's current dividend yield?

The current DFAU dividend yield is 0.88%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.76%. Both figures fall well below the 2% threshold typically associated with income-oriented investments.

Has Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF ever cut its dividend?

No year-over-year decline appears in the available history from 2021 through 2025. The fund has four consecutive years of dividend increases, though the history window covers only seven years total, so earlier data is not available to assess.

How fast has Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF grown its dividend?

DFAU has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% per year from 2021 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.3300 to $0.4462 over that four-year window.

Is Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

At 0.88%, the yield is low (below 2%), which limits its usefulness as a current income source. The 7.8% annual dividend growth rate makes it more relevant for investors focused on growing income over time rather than immediate cash flow.

Why is Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF dividend yield low?

DFAU holds a broad portfolio of U.S. equities tilted toward smaller and more profitable companies, most of which retain earnings rather than paying large dividends. The fund's income is a byproduct of that equity exposure, not its primary objective.

How does Dimensional - US Core Equity Market ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 0.88% is above the fund's 5-year average of 0.76%, placing it at the higher end of its own historical range. That gap is modest in absolute terms but shows the current yield is not unusually compressed.

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