Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.03
Portland General Electric Company (POR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
73.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
19 years
POR Dividend Income Check
Safety
73.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
19 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
POR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$2.03
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout73.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout356.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak19 years
3Y CAGR5.1%
5Y CAGR5.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return19.1%
5Y Total Return15.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,57710Y ago$15,75620Y ago$25,318
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.
POR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
POR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Portland General Electric Company distributes 73.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 356.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
POR has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.1% and 5-year CAGR of 5.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, POR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 4.2% 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 15.8%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,756 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
POR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.65
Avg/Payment$0.4825
Latest Change+4.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | ↑ +4.8% | 4.24% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.5250 | — | 4.13% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 4.37% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 4.80% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.5250 | ↑ +5.0% | 5.03% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 4.61% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 4.51% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 4.11% | Oct 15, 2024 |
POR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#3 of 9
Safety
Watch
73.5% payout
Streak
19Y
5.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd PORPortland General Ele… | $5.6B | 4.2% | 73.5% | 19 | Watch |
2nd  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.4B | 4.8% | 82.4% | 22 | Watch |
 IDAIDACORP, Inc. | $7.9B | 2.4% | 58.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.5B | 3.6% | 89.1% | 20 | At Risk |
 PNWPinnacle West Capita… | $12.1B | 3.5% | 68.6% | 1 | Watch |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
 HEHawaiian Electric In… | $2.0B | 1.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PCGPG&E Corporation | $35.7B | 0.6% | 8.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  EIXEdison International | $26.4B | 4.8% | 28.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
POR Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $2.07 | 5.1% | 4 | $2.76 | 75.2% | 1.33x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.98 | 5.2% | 4 | $3.01 | 65.6% | 1.52x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $1.88 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.33 | 80.6% | 1.24x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.79 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.60 | 68.8% | 1.45x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $1.70 | 7.1% | 4 | $2.72 | 62.4% | 1.60x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $1.58 | 4.4% | 4 | $1.72 | 92.2% | 1.09x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.52 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.39 | 63.5% | 1.57x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $1.43 | 6.5% | 4 | $2.37 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.34 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.10 | 63.8% | 1.57x | 3.2% |
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Start ComparisonPOR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying POR stock.
How much dividend does POR pay per share?
Portland General Electric Company (POR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is POR's next ex-dividend date?
POR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. POR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is POR's dividend safe?
POR's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +73.5% and FCF payout ratio of +356.3%. With 19 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is POR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Portland General Electric Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 19 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does POR pay dividends?
Portland General Electric Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in POR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in POR five years ago would be worth approximately $11,577 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is POR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
POR'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 +4.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.