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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026
Snapshot (as of Jul 06, 2026): DTE Energy Company (DTE) pays a $4.59 annual dividend ($1.17 quarterly), yielding 2.98% at $154.06/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-21. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.98%
Annual Dividend: $4.59 per share
Payout Ratio: 70.1%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-21
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Utilities
Years of Dividend History: 65
DTE Energy Company dividend has been paid for 65 years, backed by a utility serving roughly 2.3 million electric customers across southeastern Michigan. The current yield is 2.97%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.5850 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 21, 2026. A beta of 0.393 makes DTE stock one of the lower-volatility options in the market, which suits income investors who prioritize price steadiness over rapid capital appreciation.
DTE Energy Company pays out 70.1% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by the regulated utility model: DTE serves approximately 2.3 million electric customers and 1.3 million gas customers in Michigan, generating demand that is largely non-discretionary. DTE Energy Company dividend safety faces its main pressure from that same payout ratio, which leaves a narrower buffer for earnings shortfalls compared to lower-payout utilities.
DTE Energy Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 4.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $2.3225 to $4.4350 over that period (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 means growth has not been uninterrupted.
| 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 stock fits dividend investors who want a regulated utility with moderate, growing income rather than a high-yield payout. The current yield of 2.97% sits above the 5-year average of 2.55%, meaning today's entry point offers more income than the historical norm. Growth has averaged 4.7% annually, which is meaningful but not fast. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 70.1%, classified as moderate (2–4%) yield with an elevated payout, leaving less room for acceleration. Investors get a low-beta utility anchored in essential services, accepting a ceiling on both yield and growth in exchange for that lower volatility.
| 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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