ACT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

ACT has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 1.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.24%
Payout Ratio 24.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -9.78%
Consistency Lifetime 89.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.23%
Payout FCF 16.9%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 28.35%
Ex-Dividend in 18 days: Buy before Feb 26, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
DGICA 689 M 5.16% 6.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Property & Casualty Insurance

CB
Chubb
1.31% Yield
UFCS
United Fire
2.11% Yield

ACT Dividend History: Last 18 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 2026-03-19 0.21 0% N/A
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.56%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-08 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.56%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-11 Quarterly 0.21 13.5% 0.58%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.56%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-05 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.53%
2024-08-28 2024-08-28 2024-09-09 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.53%
2024-05-29 2024-05-29 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.185 -19.6% 0.61%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Other 0.23 43.8% 0.78%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.16 -81.6% 0.6%
2023-11-15 2023-11-16 2023-12-05 Quarterly 0.87 443.8% 3.16%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.56%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% 0.65%
2023-02-22 2023-02-23 2023-03-09 Quarterly 0.14 -88.9% 0.58%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-06 Quarterly 1.26 800% 5.17%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.54%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.14 -88.6% 0.59%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-15 Other 1.23 0% 5.75%

ACT Dividend FAQ

Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT) is a U.S.-based private mortgage insurer that underwrites and assumes guarantees on prime, individually-underwritten residential mortgage loans, provides contract underwriting services to lenders, and offers mortgage-related reinsurance. The firm, formerly Genworth Mortgage Holdings, rebranded in May 2021 and operates as a subsidiary of Genworth Holdings.

What is the Dividend Yield of ACT?

As of February 2026, ACT`s dividend yield is 2.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.03 USD by the current share price of 43.17.

Does ACT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ACT paid a dividend of 1.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-26 and the payout was 0.21 USD.

How often does ACT pay dividends?

ACT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ACT has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-26.

ACT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ACT for the next 4 payments are between 0.159 (-24.3%) and 0.22 (+4.8%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will ACT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.21 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Enact Holdings (ACT) is 2026-02-26.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ACT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Enact Holdings (ACT) is 2026-02-26.

What is the Dividend Growth of ACT?

ACT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -9.78% per year.
Negative growth: ACT's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of ACT?

ACT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.23%. If you bought ACT's shares at 16.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ACT?

ACT Payout Consistency is 89.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Enact Holdings has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ACT have a good Dividend Yield?

ACT`s 2.24% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ACT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ACT is 24.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ACT?

ACT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 28.35%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ACT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ACT's Outstanding Shares?

Enact Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.98% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ACT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2019 162,840,000
2020 162,840,000
2021 162,879,000 +0.02%
2022 163,520,000 +0.39%
2023 160,895,000 -1.61%
2024 154,542,000 -3.95%
2025 148,340,000 -4.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:12