Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.92
Emera Incorporated (EMA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
52.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
EMA Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
EMA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$1.92
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR0.2%
5Y CAGR2.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return21.9%
5Y Total Return36.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,64310Y ago$20,21020Y ago$31,600
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.
EMA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
EMA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Emera Incorporated distributes 52.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EMA has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.2% and 5-year CAGR of 2.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EMA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 36.4%, with dividends contributing 23.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,210 today.
EMA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.44
Avg/Payment$0.5219
Latest Change-0.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026Latest | $0.5373 | ↓ -0.1% | 4.01% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.5376 | ↑ +2.9% | 4.26% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.5226 | ↓ -0.6% | 4.35% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.5255 | ↓ -0.1% | 5.57% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.5260 | ↑ +5.4% | 5.86% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.4988 | ↓ -3.9% | 6.81% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.5193 | ↓ -3.3% | 5.75% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $0.5370 | ↑ +3.8% | 5.42% | — |
EMA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
52.9% payout
Streak
10Y
2.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMAEmera Incorporated | $15.7B | 2.7% | 52.9% | 10 | Sustainable |
1st  AESThe AES Corporation | $10.2B | 4.9% | 52.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ETREntergy Corporation | $51.3B | 2.1% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
 PPLPPL Corporation | $27.4B | 2.9% | 67.2% | 2 | Watch |
 EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.1B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 6 | Watch |
3rd  PNWPinnacle West Capita… | $12.1B | 3.5% | 68.6% | 1 | Watch |
2nd  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.5B | 3.6% | 89.1% | 20 | At Risk |
 NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $194.6B | 2.4% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.3B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 1 | Watch |
EMA Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.07 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $2.07 | -21.1% | 4 | $3.38 | 61.3% | 1.63x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $2.63 | 27.1% | 5 | $1.71 | 153.7% | 0.65x | 6.3% |
| 2023 | $2.07 | 0.4% | 4 | $3.57 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $2.06 | -0.0% | 4 | $3.55 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $2.06 | 12.1% | 4 | $1.98 | 104.1% | 0.96x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $1.84 | 2.3% | 4 | $3.78 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $1.80 | 33.6% | 4 | $2.76 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $1.35 | -17.8% | 3 | $3.19 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $1.64 | 8.6% | 4 | $1.24 | 132.0% | 0.76x | 3.9% |
Full EMA Stock Analysis
Analyst consensus, bull case, AI-generated risk factors, and peer comparison — all in one place.
See EMA's True Return
Price is only half the story. See total return with reinvested dividends.
Launch CalculatorIs EMA Undervalued?
DCF intrinsic value, peer multiples, and analyst estimates — see what the stock is really worth.
View ValuationCompare EMA vs GEV
Side-by-side business, growth, and profitability comparison vs GE Vernova Inc..
Start ComparisonEMA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EMA stock.
How much dividend does EMA pay per share?
Emera Incorporated (EMA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EMA's next ex-dividend date?
EMA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EMA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EMA's dividend safe?
EMA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EMA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Emera Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EMA pay dividends?
Emera Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EMA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EMA five years ago would be worth approximately $13,643 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EMA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EMA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.