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ACO-Y Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

ACO-Y has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 2.48 CAD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.90%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.48
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.29%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.90%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.54%
Payout Ratio 50.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 46.4%
Total Return 12m: 15.81%
Total Return 5y: 57.31%
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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.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,027 M 17.4% 24.8%
ENGI 54,182 M 8.86% 18.6%
BIP-UN 14,567 M 7.45% 10.2%
ENIC 4,495 M 7.11% 8.13%
EIX 21,274 M 5.90% 7.56%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 31,034 M 135% 74.6%
CIG 6,027 M 86.1% 47.2%
CEG 106,079 M 35.8% 100%
ENGI 54,182 M 28.2% 80.9%
BIP-UN 14,567 M 21.3% 60.0%

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ACO-Y Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-04 2025-09-30 0.5 0% N/A
2025-05-29 2025-05-29 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.94%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 2% 1%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.98%
2024-09-05 2024-09-05 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.05%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-30 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.11%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-31 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% 1.29%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2023-12-31 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.26%
2023-09-06 2023-09-07 2023-09-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.29%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.09%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% 1.14%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-31 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.06%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.97%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.93%
2022-03-02 2022-03-03 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.46 2.2% 1.09%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.11%
2021-09-01 2021-09-02 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.05%
2021-06-02 2021-06-03 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1%
2021-03-03 2021-03-04 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.45 2.3% 1.11%
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.44 0% 1.04%
2020-09-02 2020-09-03 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.44 1.1% 1.05%
2020-06-03 2020-06-04 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.4352 0% N/A
2020-03-04 2020-03-05 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.4352 7.5% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.4048 0% N/A
2019-09-04 2019-09-05 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.4048 0% N/A
2019-06-05 2019-06-06 2019-06-30 Quarterly 0.4048 0% N/A
2019-03-06 2019-03-07 2019-03-31 Quarterly 0.4048 7.5% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.3766 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-30 Quarterly 0.3766 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-30 Quarterly 0.3766 0% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-31 Quarterly 0.3766 15% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-31 Quarterly 0.3275 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-30 Quarterly 0.3275 0% N/A
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.3275 0% N/A
2017-03-06 2017-03-08 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.3275 14.9% N/A
2016-12-06 2016-12-08 2016-12-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2016-06-06 2016-06-08 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 15.2% N/A
2015-12-04 2015-12-08 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.2475 0% N/A
2015-09-03 2015-09-08 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.2475 0% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.2475 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.2475 15.1% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.215 14.7% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.1875 0% N/A
2013-09-05 2013-09-09 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.1875 1874900% N/A
2013-06-06 2013-06-10 2013-06-30 Quarterly 0 0% N/A

ACO-Y Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of ACO-Y?

As of August 2025, ACO-Y`s dividend yield is 4.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.48 CAD by the current share price of 51.76.

Does ACO-Y pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, ACO-Y paid a dividend of 2.48 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-04 and the payout was 0.5 CAD.

How often does ACO-Y pay dividends?

ACO-Y pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ACO-Y has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-04.

Will ACO-Y pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for ATCO (ACO-Y) is 2025-09-04.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ACO-Y?

The next Ex-Dividend date for ATCO (ACO-Y) is 2025-09-04.

What is the Dividend Growth of ACO-Y?

ACO-Y's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.29% per year.
Weak growth: ACO-Y's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ACO-Y?

ACO-Y's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.54%. If you bought ACO-Y's shares at 32.90 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.48 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ACO-Y?

ACO-Y Payout Consistency is 46.4%. 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 unstable: ATCO has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ACO-Y have a good Dividend Yield?

ACO-Y`s 4.90% 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 ACO-Y?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ACO-Y is 50.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ACO-Y?

ACO-Y`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ACO-Y Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ACO-Y`s Outstanding Shares?

ATCO`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.39% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has ATCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-06-17 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 121,066,700
1994 122,352,900 +1.06%
1995 121,875,000 -0.39%
1996 122,330,100 +0.37%
1997 120,367,000 -1.6%
1998 119,661,000 -0.59%
1999 119,389,300 -0.23%
2000 120,857,100 +1.23%
2001 120,933,900 +0.06%
2002 120,794,700 -0.12%
2003 121,269,800 +0.39%
2004 121,714,300 +0.37%
2005 121,153,800 -0.46%
2006 118,260,900 -2.39%
2007 116,835,400 -1.21%
2008 116,253,800 -0.5%
2009 116,877,500 +0.54%
2010 116,232,900 -0.55%
2011 115,788,800 -0.38%
2012 115,415,500 -0.32%
2013 115,527,800 +0.1%
2014 115,426,800 -0.09%
2015 115,097,600 -0.29%
2016 114,803,500 -0.26%
2017 114,755,500 -0.04%
2018 114,722,600 -0.03%
2019 114,731,600 +0.01%
2020 114,551,400 -0.16%
2021 114,389,900 -0.14%
2022 114,240,800 -0.13%
2023 112,657,800 -1.39%
2024 112,314,200 -0.3%

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.