Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.81
Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
17.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
ACT Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is unknown.
ACT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.81
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR-19.1%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.4%
Total Shareholder Yield8.3%
1Y Total Return20.6%
5Y Total Return136.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,65510Y ago$23,65520Y ago$23,655
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ACT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
ACT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Enact Holdings, Inc. distributes 17.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ACT has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -19.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ACT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 6.4% buyback yield, 8.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 136.6%, with dividends contributing 29.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,655 today.
ACT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.08
Avg/Payment$0.3378
Latest Change+14.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | ↑ +14.3% | 2.07% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.2100 | — | 1.97% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 2.12% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 2.12% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.2100 | ↑ +13.5% | 2.09% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 2.25% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.1850 | — | 2.11% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.1850 | — | 3.99% | Sep 9, 2024 |
ACT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
17.9% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.3%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTEnact Holdings, Inc. | $6.0B | 1.9% | 17.9% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MTGMGIC Investment Corp… | $5.5B | 2.3% | 17.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.7B | 3.0% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | $5.4B | 2.1% | 17.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PFSIPennyMac Financial S… | $4.3B | 1.4% | 12.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  FAFFirst American Finan… | $7.0B | 3.1% | 35.9% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  FNFFidelity National Fi… | $12.6B | 4.3% | 90.7% | 14 | At Risk |
 STCStewart Information … | $2.0B | 3.0% | 50.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
ACT Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $0.81 | 14.0% | 4 | $4.52 | 18.0% | 5.55x | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $0.72 | -46.2% | 4 | $4.37 | 16.4% | 6.11x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $1.33 | -13.6% | 4 | $4.11 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 6.5% |
| 2022 | $1.54 | 25.2% | 3 | $4.31 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 7.5% |
| 2021 | $1.23 | — | 1 | $3.36 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 6.0% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.27 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.45 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.97 | — | — | — |
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ACT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACT stock.
How much dividend does ACT pay per share?
Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.81 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ACT's next ex-dividend date?
ACT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ACT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ACT's dividend safe?
ACT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.9% and FCF payout ratio of +15.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ACT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Enact Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ACT pay dividends?
Enact Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.81 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ACT five years ago would be worth approximately $23,655 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ACT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ACT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.