Fortis Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Fortis Inc. (FTS). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

16 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010
Dividends per share (FY)$1.76$1.74$1.69$1.67$1.62$1.45$1.49$1.34$1.36$1.15$1.11$1.28$1.24$0.30$0.87$1.12
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.77%2.89%2.84%2.33%3.52%2.38%2.72%2.53%3.03%2.96%2.91%3.84%3.32%3.12%3.91%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A48.69%48.82%52.87%51.85%66.80%32.58%45.03%47.08%58.79%38.39%67.55%57.80%59.67%54.47%73.48%

Dividend Payout History

60 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-01November 17, 252025-11-17$0.46
2025-09-01August 19, 252025-08-19$0.44
2025-06-01May 16, 252025-05-16$0.44
2025-03-01February 18, 252025-02-18$0.42
2024-12-01November 18, 242024-11-18$0.44
2024-09-01August 20, 242024-08-20$0.43
2024-06-01May 16, 242024-05-17$0.43
2024-03-01February 15, 242024-02-16$0.44
2023-12-01November 16, 232023-11-17$0.43
2023-09-01August 18, 232023-08-21$0.42
2023-06-01May 16, 232023-05-17$0.42
2023-03-01February 14, 232023-02-15$0.42
2022-12-01November 16, 222022-11-17$0.41
2022-09-01August 18, 222022-08-19$0.42
2022-06-01May 16, 222022-05-17$0.42
2022-03-01February 14, 222022-02-15$0.42
2021-12-01November 16, 212021-11-17$0.42
2021-09-01August 18, 212021-08-19$0.40
2021-06-01May 14, 212021-05-17$0.40
2021-03-01February 12, 212021-02-16$0.40
2020-12-01November 17, 202020-11-18$0.39
2020-09-01August 18, 202020-08-19$0.36
2020-06-01May 14, 202020-05-15$0.34
2020-03-01February 14, 202020-02-18$0.36
2019-12-01November 18, 192019-11-19$0.36
2019-09-01August 19, 192019-08-20$0.34
2019-06-01May 16, 192019-05-17$0.45
2019-03-01February 14, 192019-02-15$0.34
2018-12-01November 19, 182018-11-20$0.34
2018-09-01August 20, 182018-08-21$0.33
2018-06-01May 17, 182018-05-18$0.33
2018-03-01February 14, 182018-02-15$0.34
2017-12-01November 17, 172017-11-20$0.33
2017-09-01August 17, 172017-08-21$0.32
2017-06-01May 17, 172017-05-19$0.40
2017-03-01February 14, 172017-02-16$0.31
2016-12-01November 16, 162016-11-18$0.30
N/AAugust 17, 16N/A$0.29
N/AMay 16, 16N/A$0.29
N/AFebruary 12, 16N/A$0.27
N/ANovember 16, 15N/A$0.28
N/AAugust 17, 15N/A$0.26
N/AMay 14, 15N/A$0.28
N/AFebruary 12, 15N/A$0.29
N/AOctober 22, 14N/A$0.32
N/AAugust 13, 14N/A$0.32
N/AMay 14, 14N/A$0.32
N/AFebruary 12, 14N/A$0.32
N/ANovember 13, 13N/A$0.31
N/AAugust 14, 13N/A$0.31
N/AMay 15, 13N/A$0.31
N/AFebruary 12, 13N/A$0.31
N/AFebruary 13, 12N/A$0.30
N/ANovember 09, 11N/A$0.29
N/AMay 11, 11N/A$0.29
N/AFebruary 09, 11N/A$0.29
N/ANovember 09, 10N/A$0.28
N/AAugust 04, 10N/A$0.28
N/AMay 05, 10N/A$0.28
N/AFebruary 03, 10N/A$0.28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortis Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Fortis Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Fortis Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Fortis Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Fortis Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Fortis Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Fortis Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Fortis Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Fortis Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Fortis Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.