LDP (Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

What is Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, LDP +0.31% 54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates LDP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, ranks better than 50.05% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cohen & Steers Ltd Duration Preferred & Income Fund, Inc. is 0.71, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LDP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.71

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, was 1.36. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.71.

LDP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50.05% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs LDP: 0.71

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, is 7.54%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, was 10.99%. The lowest was 4.12%. And the median was 7.62%.

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.79.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, was 18.00% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was -2.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, (NYSE:LDP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Annual Data

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1.19

0.54

0.71

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Semi-Annual Data
	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												0.42	0.50	0.58	0.84	0.62

LDP vs NMCO, MHD, FAX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.572	/	2.21
	=	0.71

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.786	/	1.27
	=	0.62

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 mean?

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, (LDP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, ranks #467 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.

Is Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.36. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s value of 0.62 is 12.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, ranks #467 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NMCO and MHD?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, ranks #467 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s value of 0.62 is 12.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 12.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, (LDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.56, compared to a current price of $20.80 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 12.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, (LDP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, (LDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.80 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.56. GuruFocus considers Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LDP:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $20.56 vs. price of $20.80 (1.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 12.7% below the Asset Management median (#467 of 935)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred &ome Fund, Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies NMCO MHD FAX DSU IIM NDMO EMD CHW GAIN AVK BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036

Website https://www.cohenandsteers.com

Cohen & Steers Ltd Duration Preferred & Income Fund, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is high current income and capital appreciation is its secondary investment objective. The Fund invests at least its managed assets in preferred and other income securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies under normal market conditions.

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