EHC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

EHC has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.64%
Payout Ratio 18.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -11.09%
Consistency Lifetime 93.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.16%
Payout FCF 17.2%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 12.93%

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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -4.8%
Total Return 5y: 54.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.48%
FME 13,192 M 2.82% 2.89%
FRE 31,878 M 2.32% 3.19%
SEM 1,866 M 1.73% 1.84%
HCA 112,909 M 0.75% 2.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HCA 112,909 M 10.7% 55.5%
USPH 1,275 M 5.37% 92.5%
NHC 1,965 M 4.64% 72.7%
ENSG 9,943 M 4.42% 98.6%
FRE 31,878 M 3.25% 84.7%

EHC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.18%
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% 0.15%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.14%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.17%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.18%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% 0.18%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.17%
2024-03-28 2024-04-01 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.19%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.22%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.22%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.22%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.28%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.25%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-17 Quarterly 0.15 -46.4% 0.33%
2022-07-12 2022-07-13 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.59%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-18 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.4%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.42%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.37%
2021-06-30 2021-07-01 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.36%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.34%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2020-06-30 2020-07-01 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.27 8% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-02 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-03 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-04-03 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.23 -20.4% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-02 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.2891 25.7% N/A
2015-12-29 2016-01-02 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-09-29 2015-10-01 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-07-01 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-04-01 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.21 16.7% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-03-28 2014-04-01 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2013-12-30 2014-01-02 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

EHC Dividend FAQ

Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE:EHC) operates a network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the United States and Puerto Rico, delivering medical, nursing, therapy, and ancillary services to patients recovering from strokes, hip fractures, and other severe neurological conditions. The company’s revenue is primarily derived from Medicare, with additional payments from managed-care plans, private insurers, and state programs. Formerly HealthSouth, the firm rebranded to Encompass Health in January 2018 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

What is the Dividend Yield of EHC?

As of February 2026, EHC`s dividend yield is 0.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 95.66.

Does EHC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EHC paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does EHC pay dividends?

EHC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EHC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

EHC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EHC for the next 4 payments are between 0.131 (-31.1%) and 0.143 (-24.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EHC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Encompass Health (EHC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EHC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Encompass Health (EHC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EHC?

EHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -11.1% per year.
Negative growth: EHC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of EHC?

EHC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.16%. If you bought EHC's shares at 61.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EHC?

EHC Payout Consistency is 93.6%. 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: Encompass Health has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EHC have a good Dividend Yield?

EHC`s 0.64% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EHC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EHC is 18.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EHC?

EHC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 12.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EHC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EHC's Outstanding Shares?

Encompass Health's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.39% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has EHC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2022 with a ratio of 1257:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.26 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 28,452,300
1986 28,452,300
1987 28,452,300
1988 28,452,300
1989 28,452,300
1990 28,452,300
1991 28,452,300
1992 28,452,300
1993 28,452,300
1994 28,452,300
1995 60,993,400 +114.37%
1996 65,767,800 +7.83%
1997 79,657,200 +21.12%
1998 83,042,800 +4.25%
1999 77,128,800 -7.12%
2000 77,628,600 +0.65%
2001 78,372,600 +0.96%
2002 79,447,400 +1.37%
2004 397,625,000
2005 79,547,000 -79.99%
2006 78,700,000 -1.06%
2007 78,900,000 +0.25%
2008 87,500,000 +10.9%
2009 92,700,000 +5.94%
2010 108,500,000 +17.04%
2011 94,500,000 -12.9%
2012 94,000,000 -0.53%
2013 100,800,000 +7.23%
2014 100,800,000
2015 100,600,000 -0.2%
2016 99,200,000 -1.39%
2017 99,200,000
2018 100,000,000 +0.81%
2019 99,500,000 -0.5%
2020 100,100,000 +0.6%
2021 100,200,000 +0.1%
2022 100,800,000 +0.6%
2023 101,500,000 +0.69%
2024 102,300,000 +0.79%
2025 102,300,000

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: 2026-01-28 02:39