EMA Dividend History & Analysis | 5.5% Yield

EMA has a dividend yield of 5.5% and paid 2.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.49%
Payout Ratio 84.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.06%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.71%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 51.17%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CIG 6,551 M 17.24% 32.56%
ELPC 9,014 M 8.29% 12.02%
ENIC 5,825 M 9.28% 9.41%
ENGI 80,780 M 4.81% 15.90%
ENEL 112,028 M 5.85% 12.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PCG 36,205 M 253.55% 75.3%
CEG 103,577 M 40.13% 100.0%
ENGI 80,780 M 29.27% 84.8%
XEL 49,773 M 11.46% 75.3%
NEE 187,830 M 10.14% 80.1%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities ENGI Engie S.A.
4.81% Yield ANA Acciona
2.82% Yield
EMA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 2026-05-15 Quarterly 0.539 +2.1% 1.02%
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.5278 +1.2% 1.1%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.5216 -0.1% 1.09%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.522 -0.8% 1.12%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.526 +5.2% 1.19%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.5 -3.8% 1.31%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.52 -3.2% 1.4%
2024-10-03 0.537 +3.3% 1.38%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.52 -1% 1.47%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.525 -1.9% 1.57%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.535 +3.1% 1.5%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.519 -0.4% 1.59%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.521 +2.6% 1.28%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.508 -1.6% 1.18%
2023-01-31 2023-02-01 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.516 +1.8% 1.3%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.507 -1.9% 1.38%
2022-07-29 2022-08-02 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.517 0% 1.09%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.517 -0.4% 1.05%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.519 -3.4% 1.1%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.537 +5.3% 1.16%
2021-08-02 2021-08-03 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.5099 -1.8% 1.09%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.519 +4% N/A
2021-02-01 2021-02-02 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.499 +4.2% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.479 +4.4% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.459 +4.1% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.441 -5% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.464 -0.2% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.465 +4% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.447 +2.3% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.437 -2.2% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.447 -0.1% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 0.4474 +3.1% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.434 -1.4% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.44 -3.9% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.458 +4.1% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.44 +5.8% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.416 +8.3% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.384 -3.3% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.397 +1.8% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.39 -2.7% N/A
2016-07-20 2016-07-22 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.401 +6.4% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.377 +11.2% N/A
2016-01-29 2016-02-02 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.339 -5.8% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.36 +16.1% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.31 -6.6% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.332 +8.1% N/A
2015-01-30 2015-02-03 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.307 -11.5% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.347 +3.3% N/A
2014-07-29 2014-07-31 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.336 +2.1% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.329 0% N/A

EMA Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of EMA?

As of May 2026, EMA's dividend yield is 5.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.11 USD by the current share price of 52.87.

Does EMA pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, EMA paid a dividend of 2.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-01 and the payout was 0.539 USD.

How often does EMA pay dividends?

EMA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EMA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-01.

EMA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EMA for the next payments are between 0.527 (-2.2%) and 0.536 (-0.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.02%.

Will EMA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.539 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Emera (EMA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EMA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of EMA?

EMA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.06% per year. Weak growth: EMA's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EMA?

EMA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.71%. If you bought EMA's shares at 36.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EMA?

EMA Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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: Emera has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EMA have a good Dividend Yield?

EMA's 5.49% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EMA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EMA is 84.3%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of EMA?

EMA's Overall Dividend Rating is 51.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EMA Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in EMA's Outstanding Shares?

Emera's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.1% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has EMA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 3, 2006 with a ratio of 1:10. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1993 90,961,500 0%
1994 95,111,100 +4.56%
1995 93,000,000 -2.22%
1996 88,461,500 -4.88%
1997 87,907,000 -0.63%
1998 86,800,000 -1.26%
1999 87,100,000 +0.35%
2000 88,300,000 +1.38%
2001 98,000,000 +10.99%
2002 107,800,000 +10%
2003 108,300,000 +0.46%
2004 122,500,000 +13.11%
2005 123,800,000 +1.06%
2006 124,100,000 +0.24%
2007 124,900,000 +0.64%
2008 125,800,000 +0.72%
2009 120,000,000 -4.61%
2010 121,800,000 +1.5%
2011 128,500,000 +5.5%
2012 136,100,000 +5.91%
2013 146,700,000 +7.79%
2014 148,800,000 +1.43%
2015 149,300,000 +0.34%
2016 212,200,000 +42.13%
2017 231,500,000 +9.1%
2018 237,000,000 +2.38%
2019 245,200,000 +3.46%
2020 253,800,000 +3.51%
2021 262,300,000 +3.35%
2022 268,333,300 +2.3%
2023 277,884,600 +3.56%
2024 295,940,000 +6.5%
2025 301,760,000 +1.97%
2026 304,200,000 +0.81%

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: 2026-05-16 02:37 UTC