Fortis Inc. operates as an electric and gas utility company in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean countries. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 438,000 retail customers in southeastern Arizona; and 100,000 retail customers in Arizona's Mohave and Santa Cruz counties with an aggregate capacity of 3,485 megawatts (MW), including 53 MW of solar capacity and 252 MV of wind capacity. The company also sells wholesale electricity to other entities in the western United States; owns gas-fired and hydroelectric generating capacity totaling 65 MW; and distributes natural gas to approximately 1,065,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, it owns and operates the electricity distribution system that serves approximately 577,000 customers in southern and central Alberta; owns 4 hydroelectric generating facilities with a combined capacity of 225 MW; and provides operation, maintenance, and management services to five hydroelectric generating facilities. Further, the company distributes electricity in the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador with an installed generating capacity of 143 MW; and on Prince Edward Island with a generating capacity of 130 MW. Additionally, it provides integrated electric utility service to approximately 68,000 customers in Ontario; approximately 272,000 customers in Newfoundland and Labrador; approximately 32,000 customers on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and approximately 16,000 customers on certain islands in Turks and Caicos. The company also holds long-term contracted generation assets in Belize consisting of 3 hydroelectric generating facilities with a combined capacity of 51 MW; and the Aitken Creek natural gas storage facility. It also owns and operates approximately 90,200 circuit Kilometers (km) of distribution lines; and approximately 50,500 km of natural gas pipelines. Fortis Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in St. John's, Canada.
Fortis Dividend Announcement
• Fortis announced a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-03-01. Ex dividend date: 2025-02-18
• Fortis's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.89%
• Fortis's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 48.41%
Fortis Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2025-02-18 | $0.46 | quarterly | 2025-03-01 |
2024-11-18 | $0.44 | quarterly | 2024-12-01 |
2024-08-20 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2024-09-01 |
2024-05-16 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2024-06-01 |
2024-02-15 | $0.44 | quarterly | 2024-03-01 |
2023-11-16 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2023-12-01 |
2023-08-18 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2023-09-01 |
2023-05-16 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2023-06-01 |
2023-02-14 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2023-03-01 |
2022-11-16 | $0.41 | quarterly | 2022-12-01 |
2022-08-18 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2022-09-01 |
2022-05-16 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2022-06-01 |
2022-02-14 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2022-03-01 |
2021-11-16 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2021-12-01 |
2021-08-18 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2021-09-01 |
2021-05-14 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2021-06-01 |
2021-02-12 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2021-03-01 |
2020-11-17 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2020-12-01 |
2020-08-18 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2020-09-01 |
2020-05-14 | $0.34 | quarterly | 2020-06-01 |
2020-02-14 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2020-03-01 |
2019-11-18 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2019-12-01 |
2019-08-19 | $0.34 | quarterly | 2019-09-01 |
2019-05-16 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2019-06-01 |
2019-02-14 | $0.34 | quarterly | 2019-03-01 |
2018-11-19 | $0.34 | quarterly | 2018-12-01 |
2018-08-20 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2018-09-01 |
2018-05-17 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2018-06-01 |
2018-02-14 | $0.34 | quarterly | 2018-03-01 |
2017-11-17 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2017-12-01 |
2017-08-17 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2017-09-01 |
2017-05-17 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2017-06-01 |
2017-02-14 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2017-03-01 |
2016-11-16 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2016-12-01 |
2016-08-17 | $0.29 | quarterly | |
2016-05-16 | $0.29 | quarterly | |
2016-02-12 | $0.27 | quarterly | |
2015-11-16 | $0.28 | quarterly | |
2015-08-17 | $0.26 | quarterly | |
2015-05-14 | $0.28 | quarterly | |
2015-02-12 | $0.29 | quarterly | |
2014-10-22 | $0.32 | quarterly | |
2014-08-13 | $0.32 | quarterly | |
2014-05-14 | $0.32 | quarterly | |
2014-02-12 | $0.32 | quarterly |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Fortis's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Fortis publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Fortis distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Fortis are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Fortis sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Fortis distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Fortis declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Fortis's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Fortis's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.