FTS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield

FTS has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 2.23 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.69%
Payout Ratio 94.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.97%
Consistency Lifetime 96.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.69%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 64.27%
Ex-Dividend in 9 days: Buy before Feb 17, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 28.6%
Total Return 5y: 61.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,806 M 15.5% 39.2%
ENGI 62,794 M 8.49% 16.5%
DTW 3,961 M 5.95% 8.27%
ENIC 6,004 M 5.68% 8.67%
EIX 23,660 M 6.22% 7.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 33,892 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 89,507 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,794 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,993 M 11.5% 97.9%
NEE 185,790 M 10.1% 80.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

FTS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-01 Quarterly 0.4593 1.1% N/A
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.4544 2.1% 0.88%
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-09-01 Quarterly 0.445 0.9% 0.89%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.441 1.6% 0.94%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.434 -0.7% 0.98%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.437 0.9% 1%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.433 -0.2% 0.99%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.434 -0.5% 1.07%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.436 1.2% 1.13%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.431 3.4% 1.04%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.417 -0.7% 1.05%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.42 -0.9% 0.93%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.424 -0.5% 1.03%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.426 2.9% 1.08%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.414 0% 0.88%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.414 -1.4% 0.86%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.42 -1.9% 0.92%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.428 7% 0.96%
2021-08-18 2021-08-19 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.4 -3.6% 0.87%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.415 4.3% 0.92%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.398 3.1% 0.98%
2020-11-17 2020-11-18 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.386 6.9% N/A
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.361 6.5% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.339 -5.8% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 -0.3% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.361 6.5% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.339 1.2% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.335 -1.5% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.34 -0.6% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.342 5.2% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.325 -2.1% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.332 -1.8% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.338 1.5% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.333 5% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.317 7.3% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.2953 -3.5% N/A
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.306 3% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.297 1.7% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.292 0.7% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.29 7.8% N/A
2016-02-12 2016-02-17 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.269 -4.3% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-18 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.281 8.1% N/A
2015-08-17 2015-08-19 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.26 -23.5% N/A
2015-05-15 0.34 19.7% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-19 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.284 -2.7% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.292 2.5% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.285 -2.7% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.293 -0.3% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.294 1% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.291 0% N/A

FTS Dividend FAQ

Fortis Inc. (NYSE:FTS) is a regulated electric and gas utility with a diversified footprint across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, serving roughly 1.6 million electricity customers and 1.0 million natural-gas customers through a mix of distribution, transmission, and generation assets.

What is the Dividend Yield of FTS?

As of February 2026, FTS`s dividend yield is 3.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.23 USD by the current share price of 54.01.

Does FTS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FTS paid a dividend of 2.23 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-17 and the payout was 0.4593 USD.

How often does FTS pay dividends?

FTS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FTS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-17.

FTS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FTS for the next 4 payments are between 0.447 (-2.7%) and 0.466 (+1.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will FTS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4593 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fortis (FTS) is 2026-02-17.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FTS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fortis (FTS) is 2026-02-17.

What is the Dividend Growth of FTS?

FTS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.97% per year.
Weak growth: FTS's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FTS?

FTS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.69%. If you bought FTS's shares at 33.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.23 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.69% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FTS?

FTS Payout Consistency is 96.8%. 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: Fortis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FTS have a good Dividend Yield?

FTS`s 3.69% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FTS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FTS is 94.8%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of FTS?

FTS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FTS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FTS's Outstanding Shares?

Fortis's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.59% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has FTS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 13, 2005 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 51,484,000
1998 52,056,000 +1.11%
1999 52,716,000 +1.27%
2000 59,344,000 +12.57%
2001 60,276,000 +1.57%
2002 68,980,000 +14.44%
2003 69,785,100 +1.17%
2004 98,004,700 +40.44%
2005 103,287,300 +5.39%
2006 133,928,000 +29.67%
2007 172,300,000 +28.65%
2008 176,923,100 +2.68%
2009 185,900,000 +5.07%
2010 187,700,000 +0.97%
2011 200,300,000 +6.71%
2012 193,333,300 -3.48%
2013 243,525,000 +25.96%
2014 283,100,000 +16.25%
2015 288,600,000 +1.94%
2016 406,900,000 +40.99%
2017 422,500,000 +3.83%
2018 430,100,000 +1.8%
2019 454,700,000 +5.72%
2020 454,700,000
2021 475,200,000 +4.51%
2022 475,200,000
2023 489,150,000 +2.94%
2024 496,400,000 +1.48%
2025 504,800,000 +1.69%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38