Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.70
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
12.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
EHC Dividend Income Check
Safety
12.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is falling.
EHC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.70
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-4.5%
5Y CAGR-4.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return-8.1%
5Y Total Return63.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,32510Y ago$35,22120Y ago$64,255
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.
EHC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
EHC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Encompass Health Corporation distributes 12.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
EHC has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -4.5% and 5-year CAGR of -4.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EHC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 63.3%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,221 today.
EHC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.62
Avg/Payment$0.1810
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 75.99% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 67.69% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↑ +11.8% | 56.22% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 56.47% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 65.17% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 69.68% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +13.3% | 64.76% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 70.29% | Jul 15, 2024 |
EHC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
12.6% payout
Streak
2Y
-4.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHCEncompass Health Cor… | $10.7B | 0.6% | 12.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  USPHU.S. Physical Therap… | $897M | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  SEMSelect Medical Holdi… | $2.0B | 1.5% | 21.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ENSGThe Ensign Group, In… | $10.2B | 0.1% | 4.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 UHSUniversal Health Ser… | $10.7B | 0.5% | 3.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc. | $95.9B | 0.7% | 10.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
EHC Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.70 | 48.9% | 4 | $5.54 | 12.6% | 7.91x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.47 | -21.7% | 3 | $4.46 | 10.5% | 9.49x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | -25.3% | 4 | $3.47 | 17.3% | 5.78x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | -9.9% | 4 | $2.70 | 29.7% | 3.36x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.89 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.11 | 21.7% | 4.61x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.89 | 1.8% | 4 | $2.85 | 31.3% | 3.20x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.88 | 5.8% | 4 | $3.61 | 24.2% | 4.13x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.83 | 6.1% | 4 | $2.93 | 28.2% | 3.54x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.69 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonEHC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EHC stock.
How much dividend does EHC pay per share?
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EHC's next ex-dividend date?
EHC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EHC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EHC's dividend safe?
EHC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.6% and FCF payout ratio of +40.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EHC increased its dividend?
EHC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -4.7%.
How often does EHC pay dividends?
Encompass Health Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EHC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EHC five years ago would be worth approximately $16,325 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EHC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EHC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.