Enbridge Inc. (ENB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
ENB Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.4% and trend is rising.
ENB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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ENB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
ENB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Enbridge Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 553.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ENB has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.5% and 5-year CAGR of 2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ENB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.7% dividend yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 71.6%, with dividends contributing 33.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,719 today.
ENB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.7054 | ↓ -0.5% | 5.01% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7088 | ↑ +5.5% | 5.32% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.6719 | ↓ -1.6% | 5.63% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.6825 | ↑ +1.3% | 5.68% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.6737 | ↑ +1.3% | 5.91% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.6653 | ↑ +2.4% | 6.16% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.6499 | ↓ -2.7% | 6.32% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.6678 | ↓ -0.5% | 6.91% | Sep 1, 2024 |
ENB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $119.1B | 6.7% | 1.5% | 2 | Sustainable | |
| $70.3B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 8 | At Risk | |
| $89.4B | 2.7% | 93.3% | 8 | At Risk | |
3rd | $64.5B | 6.9% | 96.4% | 4 | At Risk |
| $79.1B | 5.8% | 80.5% | 28 | Watch | |
| $70.5B | 3.5% | 99.7% | 0 | At Risk | |
2nd | $57.7B | 6.9% | 81.8% | 4 | Watch |
1st | $15.1B | 7.1% | 74.6% | 4 | Watch |
| $53.6B | 4.8% | 76.1% | 3 | Watch |
ENB Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.41 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2025 | $2.69 | 1.0% | 4 | $3.24 | 83.1% | 1.20x | 8.4% |
| 2024 | $2.67 | 1.5% | 4 | $2.34 | 114.0% | 0.88x | 8.3% |
| 2023 | $2.63 | -0.9% | 4 | $2.84 | 92.5% | 1.08x | 8.2% |
| 2022 | $2.65 | -1.1% | 4 | $1.28 | 207.1% | 0.48x | 8.3% |
| 2021 | $2.68 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.87 | 93.4% | 1.07x | 8.4% |
| 2020 | $2.41 | 9.0% | 4 | $1.48 | 163.0% | 0.61x | 7.5% |
| 2019 | $2.21 | 6.5% | 4 | $2.63 | 84.2% | 1.19x | 6.9% |
| 2018 | $2.08 | 12.4% | 4 | $1.67 | 124.5% | 0.80x | 6.5% |
| 2017 | $1.85 | 16.2% | 4 | $1.65 | 112.1% | 0.89x | 5.8% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
41+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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Peer Comparison
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ENB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ENB stock.
How much dividend does ENB pay per share?
Enbridge Inc. (ENB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ENB's next ex-dividend date?
ENB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ENB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ENB's dividend safe?
ENB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +553.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ENB increased its dividend?
ENB has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.2%.
How often does ENB pay dividends?
Enbridge Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ENB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ENB five years ago would be worth approximately $17,156 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ENB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ENB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.