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EMA Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

EMA's dividend history, current yield (5.1%), dividend growth rate (3.2%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Electric Utilities).

Yield 12m 5.14%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.91
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.15%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.12%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.99%
Payout Ratio 83.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.7%
Total Return 12m: 43.97%
Total Return 5y: 46.36%
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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 Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,369 M 17.9% 29.5%
ENGI 53,996 M 8.69% 19.7%
BIP-UN 15,583 M 7.16% 10.3%
ENIC 4,996 M 7.12% 8.43%
POR 4,514 M 5.99% 7.17%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 30,921 M 135% 74.6%
CEG 94,144 M 35.7% 100%
ENGI 53,996 M 28.2% 80.9%
BIP-UN 15,583 M 21.2% 75.6%
NEE 150,280 M 8.03% 99.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.69% Yield
CIG-C
Energy of Minas
 12.91% Yield
BIP-UN
Brookfield
 7.16% Yield
CIG
Companhia
 17.86% Yield
POR
Portland General
 5.99% Yield
OGE
OGE Energy
 4.92% Yield

EMA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.73 0% 1.19%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.73 0% 1.34%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.73 1.4% 1.41%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 1.47%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 1.57%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 1.49%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.72 4.3% 1.58%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.69 0% 1.29%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.69 0% 1.19%
2023-01-31 2023-02-15 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.69 0% 1.29%
2022-10-31 2022-11-15 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.69 4.5% 1.36%
2022-07-29 2022-08-02 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.08%
2022-04-29 2022-05-16 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.04%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.11%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.66 3.1% 1.15%
2021-07-30 2021-08-16 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.64 0% 1.11%
2021-04-30 2021-05-17 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.64 0% 1.15%
2021-02-01 2021-02-16 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.64 0% 1.2%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.64 4.9% 1.17%
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.61 -0.4% 1.11%
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.6125 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.6125 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.6125 4.3% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.5875 0% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.5875 0% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.5875 0% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.5875 4% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.565 8.1% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-15 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.5225 0% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-15 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.5225 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-15 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.5225 0% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-15 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.5225 0% N/A
2016-07-20 2016-08-15 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.5225 10% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-16 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2016-01-29 2016-02-16 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-16 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.475 18.8% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-08-17 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.4 3.2% N/A
2015-01-30 2015-02-03 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.3875 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.3875 6.9% N/A
2014-07-29 2014-07-31 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.3625 0% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.3625 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-17 Quarterly 0.3625 0% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.3625 3.6% N/A
2013-07-29 2013-07-31 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-01 2013-05-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-01-30 2013-02-01 2013-02-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

EMA Dividend FAQ

Does EMA pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, EMA paid a dividend of 2.91 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-01 and the payout was 0.73 CAD.

What is the Dividend Yield of EMA?

As of June 2025, EMA`s dividend yield is 5.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.91 CAD by the current share price of 60.90.

How often does EMA pay dividends?

EMA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), EMA has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EMA?

The next ex-dividend date for Emera (EMA) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of EMA?

EMA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.15% per year.
Strong growth: EMA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EMA?

EMA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.99%. If you bought EMA's shares at 41.61 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.91 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EMA?

EMA Payout Consistency is 99.7%. 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 5.14% 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 83.6%. 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 72.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EMA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EMA`s Outstanding Shares?

Emera`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.71% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Emera ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 90,961,500
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 290,100,000 +4.4%

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.