Emera (EMA) Dividend History & Analysis

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

Yield 12m 5.23%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.90
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 71.90%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.68%
Payout Ratio 98.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.7%
Total Return 12m: 37.42%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: 40.25%
#48 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
EMA 12,536m 5.23% 6.68%
CIG 5,917m 14.1% 65.7%
ENGI 40,063m 17.2% 42.7%
EBR-B 16,496m 8.71% 17.7%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
EMA 12,536m 3.19% 98.6%
BIP-UN 13,777m 586% 57.3%
PCG 37,291m 135% 5.20%
EVN 4,158m 83.3% 20.6%

EMA Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-31 2025-02-14 0.73 1.34%
2024-11-01 2024-11-15 0.73 1.4% 1.41%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.72 1.47%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.72 1.57%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.72 1.49%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.72 4.3% 1.58%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.69 1.29%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.69 1.19%
2023-01-31 2023-02-15 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.69 1.29%
2022-10-31 2022-11-15 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.69 4.5% 1.36%
2022-07-29 2022-08-02 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.66 1.08%
2022-04-29 2022-05-16 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.66 1.04%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.66 1.11%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.66 3.1% 1.15%
2021-07-30 2021-08-16 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.64 1.11%
2021-04-30 2021-05-17 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.64 1.15%
2021-02-01 2021-02-16 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.64 1.2%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.64 4.9% 1.17%
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.61 1.11%
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.61 1.08%
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.61 -0.4%
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.6125 4.3%
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.5875
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.5875
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.5875
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.5875 4%
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.565
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.565
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.565
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.565 8.1%
2017-07-28 2017-08-15 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.5225
2017-04-27 2017-05-15 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.5225
2017-01-30 2017-02-15 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.5225
2016-10-28 2016-11-15 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.5225
2016-07-20 2016-08-15 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.5225 10%
2016-04-28 2016-05-16 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.475
2016-01-29 2016-02-16 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.475
2015-10-29 2015-11-16 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.475 18.8%
2015-07-29 2015-08-17 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.4
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.4

EMA Dividend FAQ

Does EMA pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, EMA paid a dividend of 2.90 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of EMA?

As of April 2025, EMA`s dividend yield is 5.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.90M CAD by the current share price of 60.91.

How often does EMA pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EMA?

The next ex-dividend date for Emera (EMA) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of EMA?

EMA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.19M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EMA?

EMA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.68M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Emera five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.90M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (43.43):

What is the Payout Consistency of EMA?

EMA Payout Consistency is 99.7%.
Highly consistent: Emera has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does EMA have a good Dividend Yield?

EMA`s 5.23% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EMA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EMA is 98.6%. 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 EMA?

EMA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.90%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

EMA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EMA`s Outstanding Shares?

Emera`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.71% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Emera ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2006-11-03 with a factor of 1:10. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.1.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 90,961,500
1994 95,111,100 +4.56%
1995 93,000,000 -2.22%
1996 88,461,500 -4.88%
1997 87,907,000 -0.63%
1998 86,800,000 -1.26%
1999 87,100,000 +0.35%
2000 88,300,000 +1.38%
2001 98,000,000 +10.99%
2002 107,800,000 +10%
2003 108,300,000 +0.46%
2004 122,500,000 +13.11%
2005 123,800,000 +1.06%
2006 124,100,000 +0.24%
2007 124,900,000 +0.64%
2008 125,800,000 +0.72%
2009 120,000,000 -4.61%
2010 121,800,000 +1.5%
2011 128,500,000 +5.5%
2012 136,100,000 +5.91%
2013 146,700,000 +7.79%
2014 148,800,000 +1.43%
2015 149,300,000 +0.34%
2016 212,200,000 +42.13%
2017 231,500,000 +9.1%
2018 237,000,000 +2.38%
2019 245,200,000 +3.46%
2020 253,800,000 +3.51%
2021 262,300,000 +3.35%
2022 268,333,300 +2.3%
2023 277,884,600 +3.56%
2024 290,100,000 +4.4%