EMP-A Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
EMP-A has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.93 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESKOB HE Kesko |
11,340 M | 4.47% | 4.13% |
| NWC TO North West |
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13,477 M | 3.49% | 3.53% |
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40,514 M | 2.24% | 3.74% |
| EMP-A TO Empire |
7,803 M | 1.94% | 2.59% |
| MRU TO Metro |
14,471 M | 1.77% | 2.70% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| D01 SG DFI RETAIL HOLDINGS |
5,225 M | 37.29% | 92.7% |
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55,943 M | 16.14% | 95.6% |
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25,581 M | 14.26% | 100.0% |
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40,514 M | 11.20% | 100.0% |
| WN TO George Weston |
28,857 M | 10.79% | 100.0% |
| MRU TO Metro |
14,471 M | 10.35% | 100.0% |
| EMP-A TO Empire |
7,803 M | 10.00% | 100.0% |
| AXFO ST Axfood |
6,145 M | 3.83% | 100.0% |
| COLR BR Colruyt |
4,828 M | 11.10% | 94.3% |
| NWC TO North West |
1,967 M | 2.58% | 100.0% |
EMP-A Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-30 | Quarterly | 0.243 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.243 | +10.5% | 0.5% |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-30 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 0.48% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.22 | +10% | 0.39% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.2 | +9.3% | 0.57% |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.183 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-15 | 2024-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.183 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.183 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.183 | +10.9% | 0.51% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.165 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.165 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | 2022-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.165 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-07-29 | Quarterly | 0.165 | +10% | 0.41% |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-04-29 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-28 | 2022-01-28 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.39% |
EMP-A Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, EMP-A's dividend yield is 1.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.93 CAD by the current share price of 51.16.
As of November 2026, EMP-A paid a dividend of 0.93 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-15 and the payout was 0.243 CAD.
EMP-A pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EMP-A has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EMP-A for the next payments are between 0.24 (-1.2%) and 0.265 (+9.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.97%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.243 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Empire (EMP-A) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Empire (EMP-A) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
EMP-A's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.0% per year. Strong growth: EMP-A's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
EMP-A's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.59%. If you bought EMP-A's shares at 35.74 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.93 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.59% of your original purchase price.
EMP-A Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Empire has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
EMP-A's 1.94% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EMP-A is 27.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
EMP-A's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
EMP-A Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-11-12 02:37 UTC