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DNP dividend safety score
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. · Financial Services
DNP scores 60/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) has a high dividend yield of 7.19%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 60 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate. It has grown its dividend for 1 year in a row and has not cut it in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #51 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the DNP score
DNP dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.78 | +33.3% |
| 2024 | $0.59 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How DNP compares
| DNP | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 60 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 7.19% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming DNP dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 1, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| ~Jan 1, 2027 | $0.0650 |
| ~Feb 1, 2027 | $0.0650 |
| ~Mar 4, 2027 | $0.0650 |
Estimates based on DNP's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would DNP pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $72 | $6 |
| $10,000 | $719 | $60 |
| $50,000 | $3,594 | $300 |
| $100,000 | $7,189 | $599 |
To earn $1,000 a month from DNP at today's yield you would need about $166,924 invested, roughly 15,385 shares.
Based on the current yield of 7.19%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent DNP dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0650 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0650 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0650 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0650 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
DNP dividend FAQ
Is the DNP dividend safe?
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. has a dividend safety score of 60 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the DNP dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for DNP is about 7.19%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does DNP pay dividends?
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in DNP earn in dividends?
At a yield of 7.19%, $10,000 invested in DNP would pay about $719 a year, or roughly $60 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next DNP ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for DNP is expected around December 1, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.