ZCN Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield
ZCN has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.96 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Canada Equity
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XEI TO ETF S&P/TSX Composite High |
3,176 M | 3.72% | 6.89% |
| XDIV TO ETF Core Canadian Quality |
4,803 M | 3.46% | 7.24% |
| VDY TO ETF FTSE Canadian High Dividend |
6,695 M | 3.14% | 6.34% |
| TQCD TO ETF TD Q Canadian Dividend |
2,741 M | 3.04% | 6.41% |
| XIU TO ETF S&P/TSX 60 |
16,431 M | 2.30% | 3.95% |
| VCN TO ETF FTSE Canada All Cap |
12,766 M | 2.15% | 3.84% |
| ZCN TO ETF BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite |
13,202 M | 2.14% | 3.80% |
| XIC TO ETF Core S&P/TSX Capped |
25,776 M | 2.11% | 3.68% |
| TTP TO ETF TD Canadian Equity Index |
4,742 M | 1.98% | 3.51% |
| ZLB TO ETF BMO Low Volatility Canadian |
4,302 M | 1.89% | 3.12% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDIV TO ETF Core Canadian Quality |
4,803 M | 11.08% | 91.7% |
| TQCD TO ETF TD Q Canadian Dividend |
2,741 M | 8.73% | 99.2% |
| XIU TO ETF S&P/TSX 60 |
16,431 M | 6.85% | 100.0% |
| VCN TO ETF FTSE Canada All Cap |
12,766 M | 5.63% | 91.7% |
| XIC TO ETF Core S&P/TSX Capped |
25,776 M | 4.58% | 100.0% |
| VDY TO ETF FTSE Canadian High Dividend |
6,695 M | 5.16% | 91.7% |
| ZCN TO ETF BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite |
13,202 M | 2.80% | 99.2% |
| XEI TO ETF S&P/TSX Composite High |
3,176 M | 5.80% | 90.0% |
| ZLB TO ETF BMO Low Volatility Canadian |
4,302 M | 1.54% | 98.3% |
| TTP TO ETF TD Canadian Equity Index |
4,742 M | 2.21% | 88.5% |
ZCN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.244 | +0.4% | 0.51% |
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.243 | +2.5% | 0.52% |
| 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-30 | 2026-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.237 | -1.3% | 0.55% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-05 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.24 | +4.3% | 0.6% |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-03-28 | 2025-03-28 | 2025-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-03 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-03 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-04 | Quarterly | 0.23 | +4.5% | 0.87% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-03 | Quarterly | 0.22 | +4.8% | 0.85% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-05 | Quarterly | 0.21 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.21 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2022-03-29 | 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-04 | Quarterly | 0.21 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-12-05 | Quarterly | 0.21 | 0% | 0.73% |
ZCN Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, ZCN's dividend yield is 2.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 CAD by the current share price of 48.42.
As of November 2026, ZCN paid a dividend of 0.96 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-29 and the payout was 0.244 CAD.
ZCN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZCN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-29.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZCN for the next payments are between 0.248 (+1.6%) and 0.254 (+4.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.07%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.244 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for BMO S&P/TSX Capped (ZCN) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for BMO S&P/TSX Capped (ZCN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
ZCN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.80% per year. Strong growth: ZCN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
ZCN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.80%. If you bought ZCN's shares at 25.36 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.80% of your original purchase price.
ZCN Payout Consistency is 99.2%. 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: BMO S&P/TSX Capped has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
ZCN's 2.14% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZCN is unknown.
ZCN's Overall Dividend Rating is 54.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
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: 2026-10-30 02:37 UTC