Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
ENIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
65.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.5% and trend is falling.
ENIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). ENIC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
ENIC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
ENIC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Enel Chile S.A. distributes 65.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ENIC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 112.7% and 5-year CAGR of -2.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ENIC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 100.0% dividend yield, 100.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 57.3%, with dividends contributing 29.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,651 today.
ENIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026Latest | $0.0388 | ↓ -77.9% | 4.99% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.1758 | ↑ +285.5% | 5.95% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.0456 | ↓ -78.7% | 9.00% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.2143 | ↑ +523.7% | 8.63% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.0344 | ↓ -89.2% | 12.58% | Feb 8, 2024 |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.3180 | ↑ +1631.0% | 12.14% | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $0.0184 | ↑ +9.4% | 1.66% | Feb 9, 2023 |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.0168 | ↑ +169.6% | 1.71% | Jun 9, 2022 |
ENIC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | $128M | 100.0% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
2nd | $6.8B | 11.5% | 81.0% | 0 | Watch |
| $7M | 4.3% | 10.5% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $21.8B | 2.1% | 27.9% | 1 | Sustainable | |
| $194.6B | 2.4% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch | |
3rd | $10.2B | 4.9% | 52.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
ENIC Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.22 | -10.9% | 2 | $19.50 | 1.1% | 88.06x | 5.5% |
| 2024 | $0.25 | -26.1% | 2 | $105.00 | 0.2% | 422.26x | 6.2% |
| 2023 | $0.34 | 1360.9% | 2 | $0.55 | 61.2% | 1.64x | 8.4% |
| 2022 | $0.02 | -89.5% | 2 | $1.06 | 2.2% | 46.04x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.22 | -13.9% | 1 | $0.07 | 312.4% | 0.32x | 5.5% |
| 2020 | $0.25 | 9.6% | 2 | $-37.00 | — | — | 6.3% |
| 2019 | $0.23 | -14.1% | 2 | $214.00 | 0.1% | 923.62x | 5.8% |
| 2018 | $0.27 | 11.9% | 3 | $283.00 | 0.1% | 1048.97x | 6.7% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 60.0% | 2 | $356.00 | 0.1% | 1477.18x | 6.0% |
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Start ComparisonENIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ENIC stock.
How much dividend does ENIC pay per share?
Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $12.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +100.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ENIC's next ex-dividend date?
ENIC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ENIC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ENIC's dividend safe?
ENIC's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +65.4% and FCF payout ratio of +38.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ENIC increased its dividend?
ENIC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.7%.
How often does ENIC pay dividends?
Enel Chile S.A. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $12.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ENIC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ENIC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,734 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ENIC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ENIC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +100.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.