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EHC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

EHC has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 0.87 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.78%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.87
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -12.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 11.89%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.75%
Payout Ratio 13.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y -54.27%

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.
Total Return 12m: 31.4% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 145.2% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
FME 15,020 M 3.30% 2.29%
AMBEA 1,134 M 1.91% 4.31%
FRE 30,557 M 2.38% 2.85%
USPH 1,281 M 2.19% 2.19%
ATT 1,067 M 1.93% 2.69%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
USPH 1,281 M 40.6% 92.0%
HCA 94,594 M 27.9% 53.8%
UHS 11,754 M 32.0% 58.1%
AMBEA 1,134 M 6.87% 75.0%
ENSG 9,752 M 3.68% 98.5%

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EHC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% N/A
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 25.8% 0.59%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-18 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.32%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.34%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.29%
2021-06-30 2021-07-01 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.28%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.27%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.27%
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% 0.35%
2020-06-30 2020-07-01 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.2226 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.2226 3.7% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.2147 0% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.2147 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.2147 0% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.2147 8% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-02 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.1988 0% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.1988 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.1988 0% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.1988 4.2% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-03 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.1908 0% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-04-03 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.1908 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.1908 0% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.1908 4.3% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.1829 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.1829 -20.5% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-02 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.23 25.8% N/A
2015-12-29 2016-01-02 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.1829 0% N/A
2015-09-29 2015-10-01 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.1829 9.5% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-07-01 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.167 0% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-04-01 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.167 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.167 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.167 16.7% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A
2014-03-28 2014-04-01 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A
2013-12-30 2014-01-02 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-15 Other 0.1431 0% N/A

EHC Dividend FAQ

Encompass Health Corporation is a leading provider of post-acute healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, operating inpatient rehabilitation hospitals that offer a range of medical, nursing, therapy, and ancillary services to patients with various medical conditions, including strokes, hip fractures, and neurological conditions.

What is the Dividend Yield of EHC?

As of September 2025, EHC`s dividend yield is 0.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.87 USD by the current share price of 121.76.

Does EHC pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, EHC paid a dividend of 0.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-01 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-01.

Will EHC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Encompass Health (EHC) is 2025-10-01.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EHC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Encompass Health (EHC) is 2025-10-01.

What is the Dividend Growth of EHC?

EHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -12.01% 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 1.75%. If you bought EHC's shares at 49.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.87 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EHC?

EHC Payout Consistency is 93.1%. 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 0.78% 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 13.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EHC?

EHC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 11.89%. 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 (CAGR)?

Encompass Health`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.50% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Encompass Health ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2022-07-01 with a factor of 1257:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.26.
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 102,200,000 -0.1%

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-08-09 02:46