Dividend history
Definity Financial Corp
DFY.TO
Recent payments
$0.2150CAD
Ex: Sep 11, 2026
Pay: Sep 23
$0.1880CAD
Ex: Dec 12, 2025
Pay: Dec 24
$0.1880CAD
Ex: Sep 12, 2025
Pay: Sep 26
$0.1880CAD
Ex: Jun 12, 2025
Pay: Jun 26
$0.1880CAD
Ex: Mar 12, 2025
Pay: Mar 26
$0.1600CAD
Ex: Dec 13, 2024
Pay: Dec 27
$0.1600CAD
Ex: Sep 13, 2024
Pay: Sep 27
$0.1600CAD
Ex: Jun 13, 2024
Pay: Jun 27
$0.1600CAD
Ex: Mar 14, 2024
Pay: Mar 28
$0.1380CAD
Ex: Dec 14, 2023
Pay: Dec 28
Definity Financial Corp has increased its dividend payout.
Definity Financial Corp (DFY.TO) announced a dividend increase, raising its quarterly dividend to CA$0.215 from CA$0.188. This change reflects the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Investor takeaway: The new dividend of CA$0.215 is a 14.3% increase from the previous CA$0.188. This could be appealing to investors holding shares in registered accounts like TFSA or RRSP, where dividends grow tax-free.
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Definity Financial Corp
DFY.TO
DFY.TO
Definity Financial Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$8.18B
P/E
17.8x
Div. yield
1.20%
Div. / share
$0.81
52W high
$82.34
52W low
$61.50
1W change
+3.19%
Beta
0.14
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering DFY · as of Oct 12, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast DFY stock price to rise 25.7% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$86.64
+25.7% Upside
Previously C$86.73 on Oct 9, 2026
Current Price
C$68.90
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on DFY's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
20.4%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
20.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-48.8%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$57.89
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$65.01 | C$60.60 – C$69.75 |
| 60 trading days | C$61.35 | C$55.54 – C$67.76 |
| 90 trading days | C$57.89 | C$51.24 – C$65.39 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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New Dividend Amount: CA$0.215
This is a 14.3% increase from the previous dividend of CA$0.188.
Dividend Details
The new quarterly dividend of CA$0.215 will be paid on September 23, 2026. The ex-dividend date is September 11, 2026, meaning you need to hold shares before this date to qualify for the payment. This increase continues a trend, as Definity Financial Corp has raised its dividend three times in the past three years.
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Company Overview
Definity Financial Corp operates in the financial sector with a market cap of about CA$8.45 billion. The company has a solid history of dividend payments, with 11 documented over the last three years. This recent increase shows the company's ongoing financial health and dedication to shareholder returns.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | DFY.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.215 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-11 |
| Record | 2026-09-11 |
| Payment | 2026-09-23 |
| Declared | 2026-07-30 |
| Trailing yield | 1.14% |
| Stock page | DFY.TO dividend history |
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