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
3.0%
Payout Ratio
47.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
47.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$2.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.4%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return52.0%
5Y Total Return214.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)35.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$31,43310Y ago$28,11520Y ago$19,642
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Suncor Energy Inc. distributes 47.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SU has raised its dividend for 5 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: 3.0% dividend yield, 3.4% buyback yield, 6.4% 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 214.3%, with dividends contributing 35.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,115 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.37
Avg/Payment$0.3686
Latest Change+1.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.4378 | ↑ +1.9% | 3.01% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.4298 | ↑ +2.3% | 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 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.3982 | ↓ -0.7% | 4.21% | Jun 25, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Oil sands and heavy oil integrated producers
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#1 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
47.5% payout
Streak
5Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#2 of 3
Annual Dividend History
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.66 | 3.2% | 4 | $4.85 | 34.2% | 2.93x | 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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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 +3.0%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is SU's dividend safe?
SU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.5% and FCF payout ratio of +40.5%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SU a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Suncor Energy Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 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 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 $31,433 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 +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.