About Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV (DCRDU) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV does not have significant operations. It focuses on effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses in energy and agriculture, industrials, transportation, and commercial and residential sectors. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
Is DCRDU a good dividend investment in 2026?
DCRDU offers a 13.33% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 40/100 (High Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
DCRDU DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your DCRDU portfolio grows to $35.0K vs $23.3K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
DCRDU dividend growth history & forecast
DCRDU has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 13.33%.
Company generates negative FCF ($-3M) — borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum
10 / 30 pts
10/30
One year of earnings data — profitable but trend unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend sustainability questionable — consider alternative income stocks.
STRAND SCORE
40
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 DCRDU Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold DCRDU.
Gross yield
13.33%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
11.33%
Real yield (−CPI)
8.53%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
13.33%
10.53%
$1,333 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
11.33%
8.53%
$1,133 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
10.66%
7.86%
$1,066 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
13.33%
10.53%
$1,333 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
12.16%
9.36%
$1,216 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
13.33%
10.53%
$1,333 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
10.00%
7.20%
$1,000 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
11.33%
8.53%
$1,133 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
9.33%
6.53%
$933 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
9.81%
7.01%
$981 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
9.33%
6.53%
$933 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 DCRDU Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
9yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your DCRDU investment of $15.00/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$19.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$16.8K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in DCRDU for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$211,770
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 DCRDU Dividend Payment Schedule
DCRDU pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 DCRDU vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How DCRDU compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+10.43% vs sectorBetter
DCRDU
13.33%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
DCRDU
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
DCRDU
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for DCRDU sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ DCRDU Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
Kearns Jane
director
D-Return
2023-02-22
18,698
—
—
Tepper Jeffrey
director
D-Return
2023-02-22
18,698
—
—
McDermott James AC
director
D-Return
2023-02-22
37,396
—
—
Aaker Jennifer
director
D-Return
2023-02-22
18,698
—
—
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Sponsor IV LLC
10 percent owner
D-Return
2023-02-22
3,464,323
—
—
Aaker Jennifer
director
J-Other
2023-01-17
22,853
—
—
McDermott James AC
director
J-Other
2023-01-17
45,706
—
—
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Sponsor IV LLC
director
J-Other
2023-01-17
4,234,172
—
—
Kearns Jane
director
J-Other
2023-01-17
22,853
—
—
Tepper Jeffrey
director
J-Other
2023-01-17
22,853
—
—
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
8.71
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
3/9
🔴 Weak fundamentals — dividend safety concern
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the DCRDU dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →