■ Cut · July 29, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
DGRW cuts its monthly dividend 59.38% to $0.0650 per share
WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRW) slashes its monthly payout by 59.38% to $0.0650, with ex-dividend date July 28, 2026.
DGRW (WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund) has announced a reduced monthly dividend of $0.0650 per share, a 59.38% decrease from the previous payment of $0.1600. The new dividend goes ex-dividend on July 28, 2026.
The numbers
The cut brings the annualized dividend to $0.78 per share based on the new monthly rate. At the current price of $96.34, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 1.28%, with TTM dividends per share of $1.2330. Recent monthly payments have been volatile: $0.055 (Feb 2026), $0.17 (Mar), $0.075 (Apr), $0.055 (May), $0.16 (Jun), and now $0.065 (Jul). Despite the cut, DGRW has increased dividends for two consecutive years, with a five-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%.
What it means for income investors
For an investor holding 100 shares, the new monthly payout amounts to $6.50, down from $16.00 previously. This reduction reflects the fund's variable dividend policy tied to underlying holdings. Investors should review the fund's dividend history for context on past fluctuations.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.