About Darktrace plc (DRKTY) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Darktrace plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and sale of cyber-threat defense technology solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and internationally. Its products include Darktrace PREVENT, an attack surface management that continuously monitors attack surface for risks, high-impact vulnerabilities and external threats; and Darktrace DETECT, which analyzes thousands of metrics to reveal subtle deviations that may signal an evolving threat, including unknown techniques and novel malware, as well as installs in minutes, identifies threats, and avoids disruption. The company's products also include Darktrace RESPOND that works autonomously to disarm attacks whenever they occur and reacts to threats in seconds, as well as works 24/7 as it frees up security teams and resources; and Darktrace HEAL, which enables organizations to restore assets and systems affected by cyber-attacks to trusted operational states through AI assistance, as well as security teams to make quick and confident decisions to keep the business up and running. It serves various areas of public sectors, global enterprises and small-to-midsize businesses, critical infrastructure, and industrial organizations, including technology, governments, global retailers, financial and insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
Is DRKTY a good dividend investment in 2026?
DRKTY offers a 28.37% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 60/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
DRKTY DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your DRKTY portfolio grows to $13.43M vs $10.27M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
DRKTY dividend growth history & forecast
DRKTY 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 28.37%.
FCF ($110M) is below dividends paid ($1.3B) — risk of cut (FCF: $110M · Dividends est.: $1.3B)
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.1B → +0.0B → -0.1B
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Net income grew for 2 consecutive years — strong earnings momentum
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk — monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
60
/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.
🌍 DRKTY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold DRKTY.
Gross yield
28.37%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
24.11%
Real yield (−CPI)
21.31%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
28.37%
25.57%
$2,837 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
24.11%
21.31%
$2,411 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
22.70%
19.90%
$2,270 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
28.37%
25.57%
$2,837 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
25.89%
23.09%
$2,589 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
28.37%
25.57%
$2,837 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
21.28%
18.48%
$2,128 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
24.11%
21.31%
$2,411 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
19.86%
17.06%
$1,986 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
20.89%
18.09%
$2,089 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
19.86%
17.06%
$1,986 / 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.
🎯 DRKTY Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
5yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your DRKTY investment of $7.05/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$29.1K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$26.6K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in DRKTY for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$99,532
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 DRKTY Dividend Payment Schedule
DRKTY pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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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
📊 DRKTY vs Technology Benchmarks
How DRKTY compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yield▲+26.97% vs sectorBetter
DRKTY
28.37%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-9.40% vs sectorBelow avg
DRKTY
0.00%
avg
9.40%
Payout Ratio▼+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
DRKTY
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for DRKTY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ DRKTY Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
7.84
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
6/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
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 DRKTY 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 →