Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.44
IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
58.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
IDA Dividend Income Check
Safety
58.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
IDA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$3.44
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout58.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR4.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return26.1%
5Y Total Return54.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,44410Y ago$23,25520Y ago$53,391
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.
IDA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
IDA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
IDACORP, Inc. distributes 58.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
IDA has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.4% and 5-year CAGR of 4.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IDA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 54.4%, with dividends contributing 15.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,255 today.
IDA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.27
Avg/Payment$0.8135
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026Latest | $0.8800 | — | 2.38% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.8800 | — | 2.57% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.8800 | ↑ +2.3% | 2.69% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.8600 | — | 2.74% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.8600 | — | 2.93% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | $0.8600 | — | 3.05% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $0.8600 | ↑ +3.6% | 3.06% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.8300 | — | 3.30% | Aug 30, 2024 |
IDA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
58.3% payout
Streak
15Y
4.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDAIDACORP, Inc. | $7.9B | 2.4% | 58.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  PORPortland General Ele… | $5.6B | 4.2% | 73.5% | 11 | Watch |
1st  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.4B | 4.8% | 82.4% | 22 | Watch |
3rd  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.5B | 3.6% | 89.1% | 20 | At Risk |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BKHBlack Hills Corporat… | $5.7B | 3.6% | 67.9% | 10 | Watch |
 HEHawaiian Electric In… | $2.0B | 1.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PNWPinnacle West Capita… | $12.1B | 3.5% | 68.6% | 1 | Watch |
IDA Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.76 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $3.46 | 3.3% | 4 | $5.90 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $3.35 | 4.7% | 4 | $5.50 | 60.9% | 1.64x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $3.20 | 5.3% | 4 | $5.14 | 62.3% | 1.61x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $3.04 | 5.6% | 4 | $5.11 | 59.5% | 1.68x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $2.88 | 5.9% | 4 | $4.85 | 59.4% | 1.68x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $2.72 | 6.3% | 4 | $4.69 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $2.56 | 6.7% | 4 | $4.61 | 55.5% | 1.80x | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $2.40 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.49 | 53.5% | 1.87x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $2.24 | 7.7% | 4 | $4.21 | 53.2% | 1.88x | 2.4% |
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Start ComparisonIDA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IDA stock.
How much dividend does IDA pay per share?
IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is IDA's next ex-dividend date?
IDA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IDA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is IDA's dividend safe?
IDA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +58.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is IDA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, IDACORP, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does IDA pay dividends?
IDACORP, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IDA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IDA five years ago would be worth approximately $15,444 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IDA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IDA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.