Delta Air Lines (DAL) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Delta Air Lines (DAL) based on its 10.9% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~10.9%).

Initial dividend yield
1.067%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$1,889.2888.9%

Annual Dividend Income

$34.80190.7%

Monthly Dividend Income

$2.90190.7%

Yield on Cost

3.48%

Total Return Breakdown

$1,889 (+88.9%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

52.9%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$213

11.3%

Stock Price Growth

$676

35.8%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    14.98
    Annual DPS
    $0.7125
    Annual dividend
    $10.67
    Yield on cost
    1.07%
    Stock price
    $66.76
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,062.11
    Shares
    15.15
    Annual DPS
    $0.7901
    Annual dividend
    $11.97
    Yield on cost
    1.20%
    Annual investment
    $11.89
    Stock price
    $70.10
    Total profit
    $62.11
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,128.79
    Shares
    15.34
    Annual DPS
    $0.8761
    Annual dividend
    $13.44
    Yield on cost
    1.34%
    Annual investment
    $13.34
    Stock price
    $73.60
    Total profit
    $128.79
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,200.48
    Shares
    15.53
    Annual DPS
    $0.9715
    Annual dividend
    $15.09
    Yield on cost
    1.51%
    Annual investment
    $14.97
    Stock price
    $77.28
    Total profit
    $200.48
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,277.64
    Shares
    15.74
    Annual DPS
    $1.0773
    Annual dividend
    $16.96
    Yield on cost
    1.70%
    Annual investment
    $16.82
    Stock price
    $81.15
    Total profit
    $277.64
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,360.78
    Shares
    15.97
    Annual DPS
    $1.1947
    Annual dividend
    $19.08
    Yield on cost
    1.91%
    Annual investment
    $18.91
    Stock price
    $85.20
    Total profit
    $360.78
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,450.50
    Shares
    16.21
    Annual DPS
    $1.3248
    Annual dividend
    $21.48
    Yield on cost
    2.15%
    Annual investment
    $21.28
    Stock price
    $89.46
    Total profit
    $450.50
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,547.43
    Shares
    16.47
    Annual DPS
    $1.4690
    Annual dividend
    $24.20
    Yield on cost
    2.42%
    Annual investment
    $23.96
    Stock price
    $93.94
    Total profit
    $547.43
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,652.30
    Shares
    16.75
    Annual DPS
    $1.6290
    Annual dividend
    $27.29
    Yield on cost
    2.73%
    Annual investment
    $27.01
    Stock price
    $98.63
    Total profit
    $652.30
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,765.94
    Shares
    17.05
    Annual DPS
    $1.8064
    Annual dividend
    $30.80
    Yield on cost
    3.08%
    Annual investment
    $30.46
    Stock price
    $103.57
    Total profit
    $765.94
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $1,889.28
    Shares
    17.37
    Annual DPS
    $2.0031
    Annual dividend
    $34.80
    Yield on cost
    3.48%
    Annual investment
    $34.40
    Stock price
    $108.75
    Total profit
    $889.28

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$4.80 (16.0% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
111.8311.97
213.1213.44
314.5515.09
416.1416.96
517.8919.08
619.8421.48
722.0024.20
824.4027.29
927.0630.80
1030.0034.80

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Delta Air Lines pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 10.9% annual dividend growth, Delta Air Lines (DAL) could generate $34.80/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Delta Air Lines's projected dividend growth rate?

Delta Air Lines (DAL) has grown its dividend at a 10.9% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Delta Air Lines dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Delta Air Lines shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Delta Air Lines to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Delta Air Lines's current yield of 1.07%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $1,124,379 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.