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
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.70
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout17.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
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 Return8.4%
5Y Total Return75.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,54810Y ago$41,29020Y ago$60,444
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 (14 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Encompass Health Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — 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 75.5%, with dividends contributing 5.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,290 today.
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 | — | 68.59% | 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 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Post-acute and senior care
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#3 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
-4.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#2 of 5
Annual Dividend History
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 | $5.55 | 12.6% | 7.93x | 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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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 "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +17.7%. 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 $17,548 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.