Empire Limited (EMP-A) Dividend History & Analysis

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

Yield 12m 1.81%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.78
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.73%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.87%
Payout Ratio 27.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 45.99%
#5 in Group
Total Return 5y: 68.72%
#16 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
EMP-A 7,728m 1.81% 2.87%
CA 9,610m 14.9% 16.3%
AD 34,562m 5.52% 9.42%
EUR 335m 7.62% 3.89%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
EMP-A 7,728m 8.73% 27.1%
CA 9,610m 30.5% 81.3%
CASY 16,351m 7.76% 13.9%
MRU 15,958m 8.13% 31.7%

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EMP-A Dividend History: Last 39 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-15 2025-01-31 0.2 0.47%
2024-10-15 2024-10-31 0.2 0.49%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% 0.57%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.18 0.57%
2024-01-12 2024-01-15 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.18 0.52%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.18 0.48%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 0.5%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.17 0.46%
2023-01-12 2023-01-31 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.17 0.47%
2022-10-13 2022-10-31 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.17 0.51%
2022-07-14 2022-07-29 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% 0.43%
2022-04-13 2022-04-29 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.15 0.33%
2022-01-13 2022-01-28 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.15 0.39%
2021-10-14 2021-10-29 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.15 0.39%
2021-07-14 2021-07-30 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% 0.38%
2021-04-14 2021-04-30 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.13 0.32%
2021-01-14 2021-01-29 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.13 0.36%
2020-10-14 2020-10-30 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.13 0.33%
2020-07-14 2020-07-31 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% 0.4%
2020-04-14 2020-04-30 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.12 0.4%
2020-01-14 2020-01-31 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.12
2019-10-11 2019-10-31 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.12
2019-07-12 2019-07-31 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.12 9.1%
2019-04-12 2019-04-30 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.11
2019-01-14 2019-01-31 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.11
2018-10-12 2018-10-31 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.11
2018-07-12 2018-07-31 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.11 4.8%
2018-04-12 2018-04-30 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.105
2018-01-12 2018-01-31 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.105
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.105
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.105 2.4%
2017-04-11 2017-04-13 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.1025
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.1025
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.1025
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.1025 2.5%
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.1
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.1
2015-12-11 0.1
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.1

EMP-A Dividend FAQ

Does EMP-A pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, EMP-A paid a dividend of 0.78 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of EMP-A?

As of April 2025, EMP-A`s dividend yield is 1.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 780K CAD by the current share price of 45.91.

How often does EMP-A pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EMP-A?

The next ex-dividend date for Empire Limited (EMP-A) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of EMP-A?

EMP-A's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.73M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EMP-A?

EMP-A's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.87M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Empire Limited five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (780K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (27.21):

What is the Payout Consistency of EMP-A?

EMP-A Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Empire Limited has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does EMP-A have a good Dividend Yield?

EMP-A`s 1.81% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EMP-A?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EMP-A is 27.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EMP-A?

EMP-A`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.09%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

EMP-A Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EMP-A`s Outstanding Shares?

Empire Limited`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.15% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Empire Limited ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2015-09-29 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 246,666,700
1997 229,230,800 -7.07%
1998 222,666,700 -2.86%
1999 230,526,300 +3.53%
2000 196,734,000 -14.66%
2001 196,734,000
2002 197,231,000 +0.25%
2003 196,512,000 -0.36%
2004 197,299,600 +0.4%
2005 197,100,000 -0.1%
2006 197,100,000
2007 197,100,000
2008 197,100,000
2009 205,500,000 +4.26%
2010 204,900,000 -0.29%
2011 204,132,500 -0.37%
2012 204,206,300 +0.04%
2013 204,485,400 +0.14%
2014 277,003,000 +35.46%
2015 275,518,000 -0.54%
2016 272,198,200 -1.2%
2017 271,784,200 -0.15%
2018 272,203,900 +0.15%
2019 272,447,700 +0.09%
2020 270,070,400 -0.87%
2021 266,260,900 -1.41%
2022 260,612,900 -2.12%
2023 249,863,400 -4.12%
2024 242,289,900 -3.03%