Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (CP) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 0.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.54
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 183.56%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.92%
Payout Ratio 12.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 77.7%
Total Return 12m: -14.32%
#9 in Group
Total Return 5y: 73.21%
#5 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CP 67,275m 0.51% 0.92%
GET 9,502m 7.08% 11.5%
SRAIL 2,432m 4.77% 2.89%
UNP 139,132m 2.25% 4.28%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CP 67,275m 184% 12.7%
GET 9,502m 82.1% 94.8%
CNR 61,101m 8.0% 48.2%
CSX 54,865m 6.70% 27.4%

CP Dividend History: Last 21 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-28 2025-04-28 0.13 0.13%
2024-12-27 2025-01-27 0.13 -7.1% 0.12%
2024-09-27 2024-10-28 0.14 0.12%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-29 Quarterly 0.14 0.13%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-29 Quarterly 0.14 0.12%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-29 Quarterly 0.14 0.13%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-30 Quarterly 0.14 0.14%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.14 0.13%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-24 Quarterly 0.14 0.14%
2022-12-29 2023-01-30 2023-01-30 Quarterly 0.14 0.14%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.14 -26.3% 0.15%
2022-09-28 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.19 26.7% 0.2%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-25 Quarterly 0.15 0.16%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.15 0.15%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.15 0.16%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-25 Quarterly 0.15 0.18%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-26 Quarterly 0.15 12195.1% 0.16%
2021-03-25 2021-04-26 0.0012 1.7%
2020-12-30 2021-01-25 0.0012 5.3%
2020-09-24 2020-10-26 0.0011 16.3%
2020-06-25 2020-07-27 0.001

CP Dividend FAQ

Does CP pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CP paid a dividend of 0.54 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-28.

What is the Dividend Yield of CP?

As of April 2025, CP`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 540K CAD by the current share price of 101.71.

How often does CP pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CP?

The next ex-dividend date for Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CP?

CP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 184M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CP?

CP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 920K%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Canadian Pacific Railway five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (540K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (58.72):

What is the Payout Consistency of CP?

CP Payout Consistency is 77.7%.
Moderately consistent: Canadian Pacific Railway has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CP have a good Dividend Yield?

CP`s 0.51% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CP is 12.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CP?

CP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.98%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CP`s Outstanding Shares?

Canadian Pacific Railway`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.77% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Canadian Pacific Railway ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2021-05-14 with a factor of 5:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 797,500,000
2002 795,500,000 -0.25%
2003 796,500,000 +0.13%
2004 801,000,000 +0.56%
2005 801,000,000
2006 787,000,000 -1.75%
2007 774,000,000 -1.65%
2008 806,000,000 +4.13%
2009 845,500,000 +4.9%
2010 853,500,000 +0.95%
2011 860,000,000 +0.76%
2012 873,500,000 +1.57%
2013 885,000,000 +1.32%
2014 854,500,000 -3.45%
2015 770,000,000 -9.89%
2016 736,500,000 -4.35%
2017 727,000,000 -1.29%
2018 711,500,000 -2.13%
2019 688,500,000 -3.23%
2020 674,000,000 -2.11%
2021 721,300,000 +7.02%
2022 933,200,000 +29.38%
2023 933,800,000 +0.06%
2024 935,300,000 +0.16%