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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): DTE Energy Company (DTE) pays a $4.59 annual dividend ($1.17 quarterly), yielding 3.40% at $134.86/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-21. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.40%
Annual Dividend: $4.59 per share
Payout Ratio: 69.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-21
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Utilities
Years of Dividend History: 65
DTE Energy Company dividend has been a fixture for income investors since the company began serving southeastern Michigan in 1903. Today, DTE pays $4.5850 per share annually, distributed quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date on September 21, 2026. The current yield stands at 3.39%. With a beta of 0.396, DTE stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits investors who prioritize income over price appreciation.
DTE Energy Company pays out 69.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by the regulated nature of the business: DTE serves approximately 2.3 million electric customers and 1.3 million gas customers across Michigan, generating demand that is largely non-discretionary. DTE Energy Company dividend safety faces its main pressure from that same elevated payout, which leaves limited room to absorb earnings shortfalls without affecting the dividend.
DTE Energy Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 4.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.3225 to $4.4350 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 9.9% in 2017, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which income investors should factor into their expectations.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +7.1% | $3.61 (2022) | $4.43 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +1.5% | $4.12 (2020) | $4.43 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +4.6% | $2.84 (2015) | $4.43 (2025) |
DTE Energy Company is built for income-focused investors who want a regulated utility paying a moderate (2–4%) yield with low price volatility. At 3.39%, the current yield sits above the 5-year average of 2.91%, meaning today's buyers are locking in a better-than-average income rate relative to recent history. The 4.7% dividend CAGR over 14 years is real but not fast. The trade-off is clear: DTE stock offers low market sensitivity and a yield backed by essential utility services, but the 69.4% payout ratio leaves little cushion, and growth is slow.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | $1.1650 |
| 2026-06-22 | $1.1650 |
| 2026-03-16 | $1.1650 |
| 2025-12-15 | $1.1650 |
| 2025-09-15 | $1.0900 |
| 2025-06-16 | $1.0900 |
| 2025-03-17 | $1.0900 |
| 2024-12-16 | $1.0900 |
| 2024-09-16 | $1.0200 |
| 2024-06-17 | $1.0200 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.4950 |
| 2025 | $4.4350 |
| 2024 | $4.1500 |
| 2023 | $3.8775 |
| 2022 | $3.6070 |
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