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CP Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

CP's dividend history, current yield (0.9%), dividend growth rate (0.9%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Rail Transportation).

Yield 12m 0.90%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.71
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.85%
Overall Dividend Rating 31.14%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.46%
Payout Ratio 13.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 94.5%
Total Return 12m: 1.25%
Total Return 5y: 64.82%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
GET 10,025 M 3.68% 5.02%
CNR 64,302 M 3.31% 4.42%
UNP 132,944 M 2.35% 3.56%
CNI 66,044 M 2.41% 3.17%
NSC 57,022 M 2.18% 3.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
GET 10,025 M 82.1% 87.9%
CNR 64,302 M 8.01% 100%
CSX 60,715 M 6.70% 97.0%
NSC 57,022 M 7.51% 97.4%
UNP 132,944 M 6.36% 97.5%

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GET
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UNP
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 2.35% Yield
CSX
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CP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-28 Quarterly 0.1646 23.8% N/A
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-28 Quarterly 0.133 0.8% 0.19%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-27 Quarterly 0.1319 -6.5% 0.18%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-28 Quarterly 0.141 1.4% 0.16%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-29 Quarterly 0.139 -0.7% 0.18%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-29 Quarterly 0.14 -2.8% 0.16%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-29 Quarterly 0.144 2.1% 0.18%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-30 Quarterly 0.141 -1.4% 0.19%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.143 2.1% 0.18%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-24 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.18%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-30 Quarterly 0.14 1% 0.19%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.1386 -5.7% 0.2%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-25 Quarterly 0.147 -2.6% 0.21%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.151 1.3% 0.18%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.149 0% 0.21%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-25 Quarterly 0.149 -3.2% 0.23%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-26 Quarterly 0.154 2% 0.2%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 Quarterly 0.151 1.9% 0.04%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-25 Quarterly 0.1482 4.4% 0.04%
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-10-26 Quarterly 0.142 16.6% 0.05%
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-07-27 Quarterly 0.1218 4.1% 0.05%
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-27 Quarterly 0.117 -7.8% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-27 Quarterly 0.1269 1.4% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-28 Quarterly 0.1252 -0.9% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-29 Quarterly 0.1264 30.3% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-29 Quarterly 0.097 1.3% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-28 Quarterly 0.0958 -4% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-29 Quarterly 0.0998 2.5% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-30 Quarterly 0.0974 11.7% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.0872 -1.8% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-29 Quarterly 0.0888 -1.6% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-30 Quarterly 0.0902 5.9% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.0852 13.9% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-24 Quarterly 0.0748 1.6% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-30 Quarterly 0.0736 -2.9% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-24 Quarterly 0.0758 -2.8% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-07-25 Quarterly 0.078 46.1% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-04-25 Quarterly 0.0534 6% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-25 Quarterly 0.0504 -4.5% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-26 Quarterly 0.0528 -7% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-27 Quarterly 0.0568 1.4% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-27 Quarterly 0.056 -7% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-26 Quarterly 0.0602 -4.7% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-27 Quarterly 0.0632 -3.1% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-28 Quarterly 0.0652 4.2% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-28 Quarterly 0.0626 -4.9% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-27 2014-01-27 Quarterly 0.0658 -3.2% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-10-28 Quarterly 0.068 2.1% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-07-29 Quarterly 0.0666 -2.6% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-04-29 Quarterly 0.0684 0% N/A

CP Dividend FAQ

Does CP pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, CP paid a dividend of 0.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-27 and the payout was 0.1646 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of CP?

As of June 2025, CP`s dividend yield is 0.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.71 USD by the current share price of 80.17.

How often does CP pay dividends?

CP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CP has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CP?

The next ex-dividend date for Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is 2025-06-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of CP?

CP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.85% per year.
Weak growth: CP's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CP?

CP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.46%. If you bought CP's shares at 48.64 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.71 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CP?

CP Payout Consistency is 94.5%. 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.
Very consistent: Canadian Pacific Railway has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CP have a good Dividend Yield?

CP`s 0.90% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CP is 13.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CP?

CP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 31.14%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CP`s Outstanding Shares?

Canadian Pacific Railway`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 5.31% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Canadian Pacific Railway ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2021-05-14 with a factor of 5:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 797,500,000
2002 795,500,000 -0.25%
2003 796,500,000 +0.13%
2004 801,000,000 +0.56%
2005 801,000,000
2006 787,000,000 -1.75%
2007 774,000,000 -1.65%
2008 806,000,000 +4.13%
2009 845,500,000 +4.9%
2010 853,500,000 +0.95%
2011 860,000,000 +0.76%
2012 873,500,000 +1.57%
2013 885,000,000 +1.32%
2014 854,500,000 -3.45%
2015 770,000,000 -9.89%
2016 736,500,000 -4.35%
2017 727,000,000 -1.29%
2018 711,500,000 -2.13%
2019 688,500,000 -3.23%
2020 674,000,000 -2.11%
2021 721,300,000 +7.02%
2022 933,200,000 +29.38%
2023 933,800,000 +0.06%
2024 934,600,000 +0.09%
2025 934,300,000 -0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.