Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.62
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.3%
Payout Ratio
89.0%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
CQP Dividend Income Check
Safety
89.0% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.5% and trend is rising.
CQP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.3%
Trailing DPS$4.62
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout89.0%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout82.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-5.3%
5Y CAGR5.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.3%
1Y Total Return13.2%
5Y Total Return94.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)41.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,41410Y ago$32,82520Y ago$49,093
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.
CQP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
CQP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. distributes 89.0% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 82.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CQP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.3% and 5-year CAGR of 5.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CQP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.3% dividend yield, 7.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 94.1%, with dividends contributing 41.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,825 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
CQP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$17.63
Avg/Payment$0.8815
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026Latest | $0.8300 | — | 5.82% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.8300 | ↑ +1.2% | 6.46% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.8200 | — | 6.00% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.8200 | — | 5.67% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.8200 | ↑ +1.2% | 5.11% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 7.19% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 7.59% | Aug 14, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 | $0.8100 | ↓ -21.7% | 7.88% | May 15, 2024 |
CQP Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.3%
#1 of 8
Safety
At Risk
89.0% payout
Streak
0Y
5.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.3%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CQPCheniere Energy Part… | $30.6B | 7.3% | 89.0% | 0 | At Risk |
 LNGCheniere Energy, Inc… | $51.9B | 0.8% | 8.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NFENew Fortress Energy … | $209M | 1.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GLNGGolar LNG Limited | $5.8B | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  ETEnergy Transfer LP | $68.5B | 6.5% | 96.4% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  EPDEnterprise Products … | $81.6B | 5.7% | 80.5% | 15 | Watch |
 KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $70.1B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 9 | At Risk |
 WMBThe Williams Compani… | $89.2B | 2.7% | 93.3% | 8 | At Risk |
CQP Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.83 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $3.29 | -5.1% | 4 | — | — | — | 9.5% |
| 2024 | $3.47 | -16.7% | 4 | $4.25 | 81.5% | 1.23x | 10.0% |
| 2023 | $4.16 | 7.2% | 4 | $6.95 | 59.9% | 1.67x | 12.0% |
| 2022 | $3.88 | 45.9% | 4 | $3.27 | 118.7% | 0.84x | 11.1% |
| 2021 | $2.66 | 3.7% | 4 | $3.00 | 88.7% | 1.13x | 7.6% |
| 2020 | $2.56 | 6.0% | 4 | $2.32 | 110.6% | 0.90x | 7.4% |
| 2019 | $2.42 | 10.5% | 4 | $2.25 | 107.6% | 0.93x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $2.19 | 27.7% | 4 | $2.51 | 87.3% | 1.15x | 6.3% |
| 2017 | $1.71 | 0.9% | 4 | $1.20 | 142.9% | 0.70x | 4.9% |
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Start ComparisonCQP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CQP stock.
How much dividend does CQP pay per share?
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.62 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CQP's next ex-dividend date?
CQP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CQP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CQP's dividend safe?
CQP's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +89.0% and FCF payout ratio of +82.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CQP increased its dividend?
CQP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.1%.
How often does CQP pay dividends?
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.62 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CQP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CQP five years ago would be worth approximately $19,414 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CQP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CQP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.