Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.25
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
57.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
51 years
ED Dividend Income Check
Safety
57.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
51 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
ED Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$3.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout57.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout42.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak51 years
3Y CAGR2.5%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return9.0%
5Y Total Return64.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,48610Y ago$17,79920Y ago$36,859
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.
ED Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
ED Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Consolidated Edison, Inc. distributes 57.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 42.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ED has raised its dividend for 51 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: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.1% 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 64.9%, with dividends contributing 22.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,799 today.
ED Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.45
Avg/Payment$0.8223
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.8875 | — | 3.27% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $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 |
ED Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
57.6% payout
Streak
51Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDConsolidated Edison,… | $39.2B | 3.1% | 57.6% | 51 | Sustainable |
 SOThe Southern Company | $104.9B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 25 | Watch |
3rd  DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $96.6B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 21 | Watch |
2nd  EXCExelon Corporation | $46.9B | 3.5% | 58.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 PPLPPL Corporation | $26.6B | 3.0% | 67.2% | 3 | Watch |
1st  ESEversource Energy | $26.2B | 4.2% | 64.6% | 26 | Watch |
 AEEAmeren Corporation | $30.1B | 2.6% | 52.7% | 12 | Sustainable |
 WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.5B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 22 | Watch |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.7B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 14 | Sustainable |
ED Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.77 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 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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ED — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ED stock.
How much dividend does ED pay per share?
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is ED's dividend safe?
ED's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +57.6% and FCF payout ratio of +42.6%. With 51 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ED a Dividend King?
Yes, Consolidated Edison, Inc. is classified as a Dividend King with 51 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.25 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 $16,486 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 +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.