Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.98
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (TYG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.1%
Payout Ratio
15.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
TYG Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 22.6% and trend is rising.
TYG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.1%
Trailing DPS$2.98
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR17.4%
5Y CAGR16.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)22.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return35.6%
5Y Total Return144.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)62.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,40710Y ago$9,50820Y ago$16,960
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). TYG's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
TYG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
TYG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation distributes 15.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TYG has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.4% and 5-year CAGR of 16.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TYG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.1% dividend yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 22.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 144.1%, with dividends contributing 62.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,508 today.
TYG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$8.90
Avg/Payment$0.4450
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.4750 | — | 10.35% | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.4750 | — | 10.35% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.4750 | — | 9.85% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.4750 | — | 9.92% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.4750 | — | 10.68% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.4750 | — | 11.17% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.4750 | ↑ +30.1% | 10.33% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.3650 | — | 9.47% | Oct 31, 2025 |
TYG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
15.2% payout
Streak
3Y
16.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#4 of 9
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TYG Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.38 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 11.7% |
| 2025 | $4.60 | 37.5% | 12 | — | — | — | 22.6% |
| 2024 | $3.35 | 17.8% | 5 | $19.59 | 17.1% | 5.86x | 16.5% |
| 2023 | $2.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.45 | — | — | 14.0% |
| 2022 | $2.84 | 93.2% | 4 | $8.71 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 14.0% |
| 2021 | $1.47 | -32.6% | 4 | $9.48 | 15.5% | 6.45x | 7.2% |
| 2020 | $2.18 | -79.2% | 3 | $-42.11 | — | — | 10.7% |
| 2019 | $10.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $-14.25 | — | — | 51.5% |
| 2018 | $10.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.40 | 124.8% | 0.80x | 51.5% |
| 2017 | $10.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $-9.16 | — | — | 51.5% |
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Start ComparisonTYG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TYG stock.
How much dividend does TYG pay per share?
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (TYG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TYG's next ex-dividend date?
TYG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TYG typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TYG's dividend safe?
TYG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.2% and FCF payout ratio of +31.1%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TYG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TYG pay dividends?
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TYG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TYG five years ago would be worth approximately $24,407 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TYG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TYG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +22.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.