EMP-A Dividend History - Empire Limited

Track the latest EMP-A dividend history: 1.39% Dividend Yield, 8.73% Annual Growth - Explore EMP-A's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.39%
Cash Amount 12m 0.58
Dividend Growth 5y avg 8.73%
Dividend Rating 62.66%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.61%
Payout Ratio 34.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 33.80%
#5 in Group
Total Return 5y: 102.79%
#16 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
EMP-A 7,415m 1.39% 2.61%
CA 9,003m 7.89% 10.5%
AD 33,835m 5.45% 11.4%
EUR 333m 7.54% 5.11%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
EMP-A 7,415m 8.73% 62.7%
CASY 14,515m 7.76% 58.2%
MRU 14,749m 8.13% 63.8%
NWC 1,549m 2.74% 66.5%

EMP-A Dividend History - Last 38 Dividends (Paid in CAD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 History - FAQ

Does EMP-A pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, EMP-A paid a dividend of 0.58 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-10-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of EMP-A?

As of March 2025, EMP-A`s dividend yield is 1.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 580K CAD by the current share price of 45.13.

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 Rate 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 2.61M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Empire Limited five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (580K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (22.25):

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 1.39% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EMP-A?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EMP-A is 34.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of EMP-A?

EMP-A`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.66%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: EMP-A Outstanding Shares

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

The Outstanding Shares of Empire Limited are shrinking at a rate of -2.15% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 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%