Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.10
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
52.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
53 years
EMR Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
53 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
EMR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$2.10
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout38.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak53 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return39.9%
5Y Total Return69.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,90010Y ago$31,54620Y ago$41,960
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.
EMR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
EMR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Emerson Electric Co. distributes 52.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
EMR has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EMR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 69.0%, with dividends contributing 11.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,546 today.
EMR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.47
Avg/Payment$0.5235
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.5550 | — | 1.46% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.5550 | ↑ +5.2% | 1.68% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5275 | — | 1.60% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.5275 | — | 1.75% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5275 | — | 1.71% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.5275 | ↑ +0.5% | 1.66% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 2.04% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 1.86% | Jun 10, 2024 |
EMR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
52.0% payout
Streak
53Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd EMREmerson Electric Co. | $83.2B | 1.4% | 52.0% | 53 | Sustainable |
1st  HONHoneywell Internatio… | $137.4B | 2.1% | 62.9% | 15 | Watch |
 ROKRockwell Automation,… | $51.6B | 1.1% | 68.0% | 20 | Watch |
 ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $163.5B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
 AMEAMETEK, Inc. | $55.3B | 0.5% | 19.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  PNRPentair plc | $12.9B | 1.2% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.5B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 RBCRBC Bearings Incorpo… | $20.4B | 0.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NDSNNordson Corporation | $16.0B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
EMR Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $2.14 | 1.7% | 4 | $4.04 | 52.9% | 1.89x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $2.10 | 0.8% | 4 | $3.43 | 61.3% | 1.63x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 1.0% | 4 | $3.73 | 55.9% | 1.79x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $2.06 | 1.7% | 4 | $4.60 | 44.9% | 2.23x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $2.03 | 1.2% | 4 | $3.83 | 53.0% | 1.89x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $2.00 | 1.8% | 4 | $3.24 | 61.9% | 1.62x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.97 | 1.3% | 4 | $3.72 | 53.0% | 1.89x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $1.95 | 1.0% | 4 | $3.47 | 56.1% | 1.78x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $1.92 | 1.0% | 4 | $2.36 | 81.6% | 1.23x | 2.5% |
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Start ComparisonEMR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EMR stock.
How much dividend does EMR pay per share?
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EMR's next ex-dividend date?
EMR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EMR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EMR's dividend safe?
EMR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.0% and FCF payout ratio of +38.0%. With 53 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EMR a Dividend King?
Yes, Emerson Electric Co. is classified as a Dividend King with 53 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EMR pay dividends?
Emerson Electric Co. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EMR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EMR five years ago would be worth approximately $16,900 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EMR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EMR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.