Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.16
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
44 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
44 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$3.16
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout33.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak44 years
3Y CAGR2.5%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return14.2%
5Y Total Return92.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,22010Y ago$20,46520Y ago$36,510
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Consolidated Edison, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ED has raised its dividend for 44 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.5% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ED returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 92.2%, with dividends contributing 24.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,465 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.33
Avg/Payment$0.8166
Latest Change+4.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026Latest | $0.8875 | ↑ +4.4% | 3.08% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 3.39% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 3.26% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 3.38% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.8500 | ↑ +2.4% | 3.51% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.8300 | — | 3.48% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.8300 | — | 3.27% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.8300 | — | 3.39% | Jun 14, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#4 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
44Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#4 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 44 | Unknown |
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1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 23 | Sustainable |
3rd DTEDTE Energy Company | $20.6B | 2.8% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.89 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $3.40 | 2.4% | 4 | $5.64 | 60.3% | 1.66x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $3.32 | 2.5% | 4 | $5.24 | 63.4% | 1.58x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $3.24 | 2.5% | 4 | $7.21 | 44.9% | 2.23x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $3.16 | 1.9% | 4 | $4.67 | 67.7% | 1.48x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $3.10 | 1.3% | 4 | $3.85 | 80.5% | 1.24x | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $3.06 | 3.4% | 4 | $3.28 | 93.3% | 1.07x | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $2.96 | 3.5% | 4 | $4.08 | 72.5% | 1.38x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $2.86 | 3.6% | 4 | $4.42 | 64.7% | 1.55x | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $2.76 | 3.0% | 4 | $4.94 | 55.9% | 1.79x | 3.9% |
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How much dividend does ED pay per share?
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ED's next ex-dividend date?
ED's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ED typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ED's dividend safe?
ED's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +33.4%. With 44 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ED a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Consolidated Edison, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 44 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ED pay dividends?
Consolidated Edison, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ED grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ED five years ago would be worth approximately $19,220 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ED's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ED's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.