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FTS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

FTS has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 3.07 CAD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.71%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.07
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.21%
Overall Dividend Rating 74.47%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.98%
Payout Ratio 91.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: 22.41%
Total Return 5y: 56.30%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,121 M 17.9% 24.3%
ENGI 53,693 M 8.77% 18.9%
BIP-UN 14,448 M 7.35% 10.5%
ENIC 4,495 M 7.26% 7.87%
CU 5,762 M 6.21% 9.04%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 31,034 M 135% 74.6%
CIG 6,121 M 86.1% 47.2%
CEG 109,019 M 35.8% 100%
ENGI 53,693 M 28.2% 80.9%
BIP-UN 14,448 M 21.3% 60.0%

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FTS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-19 2025-09-01 0.62 0% N/A
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.94%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.98%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.62 5.1% 1.01%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.99%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.07%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.13%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.59 3.5% 1.05%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% 1.06%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.95%
2023-02-14 2023-03-01 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% 1.04%
2022-11-16 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.57 5.6% 1.09%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.89%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.87%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.93%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.54 5.9% 0.97%
2021-08-18 2021-09-01 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.88%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.51 1% 0.93%
2021-02-15 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.505 -1% N/A
2020-11-17 2020-12-01 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.51 6.3% 0.96%
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.48 0.5% 0.91%
2020-05-14 2020-06-01 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.4775 0% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-03-01 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.4775 0% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.4775 6.1% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-09-01 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.45 0.2% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.4489 -0.6% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.4518 1.1% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.447 4.8% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.4266 0.9% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.4229 -0.9% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.4267 0.3% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-12-01 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.4256 5.8% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.4024 0.2% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.4015 0% N/A
2017-02-14 2017-03-01 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.4013 1% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.3972 5.9% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-02-12 2016-02-17 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-18 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.375 10.3% N/A
2015-08-17 2015-08-19 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-05-15 2015-05-19 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.34 19.9% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-19 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.2835 -16.6% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-12-01 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-09-01 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

FTS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of FTS?

As of August 2025, FTS`s dividend yield is 4.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.07 CAD by the current share price of 68.79.

Does FTS pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, FTS paid a dividend of 3.07 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-19 and the payout was 0.62 CAD.

How often does FTS pay dividends?

FTS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FTS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-19.

Will FTS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.62 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fortis (FTS) is 2025-08-19.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FTS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fortis (FTS) is 2025-08-19.

What is the Dividend Growth of FTS?

FTS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.21% per year.
Strong growth: FTS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FTS?

FTS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.98%. If you bought FTS's shares at 44.01 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.07 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FTS?

FTS Payout Consistency is 99.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Fortis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FTS have a good Dividend Yield?

FTS`s 4.71% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FTS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FTS is 91.4%. 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 FTS?

FTS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 74.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FTS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FTS`s Outstanding Shares?

Fortis`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.18% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Fortis ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2005-10-12 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 51,484,000
1998 52,056,000 +1.11%
1999 52,716,000 +1.27%
2000 59,344,000 +12.57%
2001 60,276,000 +1.57%
2002 68,980,000 +14.44%
2003 69,785,100 +1.17%
2004 98,004,700 +40.44%
2005 103,287,300 +5.39%
2006 133,928,000 +29.67%
2007 172,300,000 +28.65%
2008 176,923,100 +2.68%
2009 185,900,000 +5.07%
2010 187,700,000 +0.97%
2011 200,300,000 +6.71%
2012 202,800,000 +1.25%
2013 220,900,000 +8.93%
2014 283,100,000 +28.16%
2015 288,600,000 +1.94%
2016 406,900,000 +40.99%
2017 422,500,000 +3.83%
2018 430,100,000 +1.8%
2019 464,600,000 +8.02%
2020 468,200,000 +0.77%
2021 476,100,000 +1.69%
2022 481,100,000 +1.05%
2023 489,277,000 +1.7%
2024 496,400,000 +1.46%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.