EMA Dividend History & Yield
Emera Incorporated · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.523 | $52.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.523 | $52.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.523 | $52.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027 (in 324 days) | Aug 13, 2027 | $0.523 | $52.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.092 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much EMA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 574 | $29,117 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,869 | $145,583 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,737 | $291,166 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.12%. $10,000 in EMA would currently pay about $412 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMA dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.523 | -3.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.539 | +3.3% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.522 | -0.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.526 | +5.2% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.50 | -3.8% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.52 | -3.2% |
| Oct 3, 2024 | — | $0.537 | +3.3% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.52 | -1.0% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | — | $0.525 | -1.9% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | — | $0.535 | +3.1% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | — | $0.519 | -0.4% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | — | $0.521 | +2.6% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | — | $0.508 | -1.6% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | — | $0.516 | +1.8% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | — | $0.507 | -1.9% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | — | $0.517 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | — | $0.517 | -0.4% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | — | $0.519 | -3.4% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | — | $0.537 | +4.9% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | — | $0.512 | -1.3% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | — | $0.519 | +4.0% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | — | $0.499 | +4.2% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | — | $0.479 | +4.4% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | — | $0.459 | +4.1% |
| Apr 30, 2020 | — | $0.441 | -5.0% |
| Jan 30, 2020 | — | $0.464 | -0.2% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | — | $0.465 | +4.0% |
| Jul 31, 2019 | — | $0.447 | +2.3% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | — | $0.437 | -2.2% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | — | $0.447 | +1.6% |
| Apr 30, 2018 | — | $0.44 | -3.9% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | — | $0.458 | +4.1% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | — | $0.44 | +5.8% |
| Jul 28, 2017 | — | $0.416 | +8.3% |
| Apr 27, 2017 | — | $0.384 | -3.3% |
| Jan 30, 2017 | — | $0.397 | +1.8% |
| Oct 28, 2016 | — | $0.39 | -2.7% |
| Jul 20, 2016 | — | $0.401 | +6.4% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | — | $0.377 | +11.2% |
| Jan 29, 2016 | — | $0.339 | -5.8% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | — | $0.36 | +16.1% |
| Jul 29, 2015 | — | $0.31 | -6.6% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | — | $0.332 | +8.1% |
| Jan 30, 2015 | — | $0.307 | -11.5% |
| Oct 30, 2014 | — | $0.347 | +3.3% |
| Jul 29, 2014 | — | $0.336 | +2.1% |
| Apr 29, 2014 | — | $0.329 | +1.2% |
| Jan 30, 2014 | — | $0.325 | — |
EMA dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to EMA's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
EMA scores 15/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Emera Incorporated
Emera Incorporated, an energy and services company, invests in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the United States, Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas. The company operates through Florida Electric Utility, Canadian Electric Utilities, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, Other Electric Utilities, and Other segments. It is involved in the purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of natural gas; and physical energy marketing, trading, and other energy asset management activities. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Jan 30, 2014. 48 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMA dividend FAQ
When is EMA's next ex-dividend date?
EMA's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.523 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does EMA pay dividends?
EMA pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.523 per share with an ex-date of Jul 31, 2026.
What is EMA's dividend yield?
EMA's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.09%, based on $1.062 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.092 per share, is 4.12%.
How much does EMA pay per share?
EMA pays about $0.523 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.092 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $209.20 a year.
Has EMA grown or cut its dividend?
EMA has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 12.0% a year (-59.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EMA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.12%, you would need about 574 shares of EMA (roughly $29,117 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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