Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.30
Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
47.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
SU Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.9% and trend is rising.
SU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$2.30
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout37.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.4%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return42.5%
5Y Total Return169.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)32.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,91810Y ago$25,23920Y ago$21,246
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). SU's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
SU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
SU Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Suncor Energy Inc. distributes 47.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SU has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.6% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 3.4% buyback yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 169.2%, with dividends contributing 32.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,239 today.
SU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.63
Avg/Payment$0.3816
Latest Change-1.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026Latest | $0.4319 | ↓ -1.7% | 2.63% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.4393 | ↑ +2.1% | 2.97% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.4301 | ↑ +2.4% | 3.71% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.07% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.4150 | ↑ +5.6% | 4.45% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.3931 | ↓ -3.0% | 4.56% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.4052 | ↑ +0.8% | 4.12% | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.4020 | ↑ +1.0% | 4.13% | Sep 25, 2024 |
SU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
47.4% payout
Streak
10Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSuncor Energy Inc. | $65.7B | 2.9% | 47.4% | 10 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVXChevron Corporation | $346.5B | 4.0% | 1.0% | 38 | Sustainable |
 XOMExxon Mobil Corporat… | $584.0B | 2.9% | 59.7% | 43 | Sustainable |
3rd  COPConocoPhillips | $131.3B | 3.0% | 50.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  CNQCanadian Natural Res… | $85.6B | 4.0% | 45.0% | 10 | Sustainable |
 IMOImperial Oil Limited | $56.0B | 1.7% | 42.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 CVECenovus Energy Inc. | $47.4B | 2.2% | 36.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
 MPCMarathon Petroleum C… | $70.9B | 1.5% | 28.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 PSXPhillips 66 | $66.6B | 2.8% | 43.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
SU Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.87 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2025 | $1.66 | 3.2% | 4 | $4.85 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 9.9% |
| 2024 | $1.61 | 3.4% | 4 | $4.72 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 9.6% |
| 2023 | $1.55 | 7.3% | 4 | $6.33 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 9.3% |
| 2022 | $1.45 | 73.4% | 4 | $6.53 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 8.7% |
| 2021 | $0.83 | 0.9% | 4 | $2.77 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $0.83 | -34.4% | 4 | $-2.83 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $1.26 | 6.1% | 4 | $1.86 | 67.8% | 1.48x | 7.5% |
| 2018 | $1.19 | 21.1% | 4 | $2.02 | 58.8% | 1.70x | 7.1% |
| 2017 | $0.98 | 3.5% | 4 | $2.68 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 5.9% |
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SU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SU stock.
How much dividend does SU pay per share?
Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SU's next ex-dividend date?
SU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SU typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SU's dividend safe?
SU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.4% and FCF payout ratio of +37.8%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SU a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Suncor Energy Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SU pay dividends?
Suncor Energy Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1991 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SU five years ago would be worth approximately $26,918 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.