CU Dividend History - Canadian Utilities Limited

Track the latest CU dividend history: 5.44% Dividend Yield, 0.45% Annual Growth - Explore CU's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 5.44%
Cash Amount 12m 1.81
Dividend Growth 5y avg 0.45%
Dividend Rating 66.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.53%
Payout Ratio 110.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 98.8%
Total Return 12m: 18.70%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 5.47%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
CU 4,900m 5.44% 5.53%
CIG 6,418m 13.0% 31.2%
CMSA 6,539m 7.52% 8.62%
AEP 54,258m 2.73% 3.23%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
CU 4,900m 0.45% 66.2%
CIG 6,418m 19.8% 79.1%
DTW 4,061m 0.06% 57.5%
AEP 54,258m 4.68% 61.2%

CU Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in CAD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-06 2025-03-01 0.46 2.2% 1.36%
2024-11-07 2024-12-01 0.45 1.3%
2024-08-08 2024-08-08 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.45 1.4%
2024-05-01 2024-05-02 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.45 1.48%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.45 1.44%
2023-11-01 2023-11-02 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.45 1.55%
2023-08-02 2023-08-03 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.45 1.41%
2023-05-03 2023-05-04 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.45 1.17%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.45 2.3% 1.23%
2022-11-02 2022-11-03 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.24%
2022-08-03 2022-08-04 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.08%
2022-05-04 2022-05-05 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.17%
2022-02-02 2022-02-03 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.22%
2021-11-03 2021-11-04 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.24%
2021-08-04 2021-08-05 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.22%
2021-05-05 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.25%
2021-02-03 2021-02-04 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.38%
2020-11-04 2020-11-05 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.39%
2020-08-05 2020-08-06 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.3%
2020-05-06 2020-05-07 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.44 1.32%
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.44 4.1%
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.4227
2019-08-07 2019-08-08 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.4227
2019-05-08 2019-05-09 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.4227
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.4227 7.5%
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.3933
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.3933
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.3933
2018-02-07 2018-02-08 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.3933 10%
2017-11-08 2017-11-09 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.3575
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.3575
2017-05-05 2017-05-09 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.3575
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.3575 10%
2016-11-04 2016-11-08 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.325
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.325
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.325
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.325 10.2%
2015-11-03 2015-11-05 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.295
2015-08-07 2015-08-11 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.295
2015-05-05 2015-06-01 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.295

CU Dividend History - FAQ

Does CU pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, CU paid a dividend of 1.81 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-06.

What is the Dividend Yield of CU?

As of February 2025, CU`s dividend yield is 5.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.81 CAD by the current share price of 34.51.

How often does CU pay dividends?

CU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CU has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CU?

The next ex-dividend date for Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of CU?

CU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.45% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CU?

CU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.53%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Canadian Utilities Limited five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.81) divided by the purchase price five years ago (32.72):

What is the Payout Consistency of CU?

CU Payout Consistency is 98.8%.
Highly consistent: Canadian Utilities Limited has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CU have a good Dividend Yield?

CU`s 5.44% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CU is 110.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CU?

CU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.22%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: CU Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of CU`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Canadian Utilities Limited are shrinking at a rate of -0.06% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 0.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Canadian Utilities Limited ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-06-17 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1993 247741900
1994 255111100 +2.97%
1995 255384600 +0.11%
1996 256078400 +0.27%
1997 253945000 -0.83%
1998 242758600 -4.41%
1999 253999300 +4.63%
2000 255161300 +0.46%
2001 254096900 -0.42%
2002 254852900 +0.3%
2003 254730100 -0.05%
2004 254554800 -0.07%
2005 255227500 +0.26%
2006 251669000 -1.39%
2007 251910100 +0.1%
2008 251692900 -0.09%
2009 251817500 +0.05%
2010 252107900 +0.12%
2011 255631800 +1.4%
2012 257927600 +0.9%
2013 261739300 +1.48%
2014 264436700 +1.03%
2015 267191100 +1.04%
2016 268970100 +0.67%
2017 271319700 +0.87%
2018 273179700 +0.69%
2019 273288900 +0.04%
2020 272457700 -0.3%
2021 269440800 -1.11%
2022 269470000 +0.01%
2023 270926600 +0.54%
2024 271601200 +0.25%