ACT
Enact Holdings
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: ACT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 28, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.12%
Payout ratio: 18.8%
Enact Holdings's most recent dividend payment of $0.24 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 28, 2026. The payout stands at $0.87 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 2.12%. The latest ACT stock dividend of $0.24 is an increase from the previous $0.21 distribution, representing a growth of 14%.
ACT dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Enact Holdings Dividend yield
Enact Holdings's dividend yield of 2.12% is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.67%, Enact Holdings's dividend yield is 21% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 3.6% of the last 5 years.
ACT Dividend history
Enact Holdings has been paying dividends consistently since 2021. According to our data ACT has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 14% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 18% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 4%.
Enact Holdings Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $0.24 | 2.07% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.21 | 1.97% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.21 | 2.12% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.21 | 2.12% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.21 | 2.09% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.185 | 2.25% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.185 | 2.11% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.185 | 1.97% |
| May 29, 2024 | $0.185 | 2.2% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $0.16 | 2.39% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.16 | 2.21% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.16 | 5.51% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.16 | 6.24% |
| Feb 22, 2023 | $0.14 | 6.35% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $1.12 | 5.89% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | $0.14 | 5.71% |
| May 6, 2022 | $0.14 | 5.87% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $1.23 | 5.68% |
Enact Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Enact Holdings's payout ratio of 18.8% is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, Enact Holdings's payout ratio is 44% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ACT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | 5.23% | $1.8 | 20% |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 3.08% | $3.19 | 45.1% |
| MET Metlife Inc | 2.74% | $2.3 | 44.1% |
| UNM Unum Group | 2.16% | $1.84 | 39.9% |
| ACT Enact Holdings Inc | 2.12% | $0.87 | 18.8% |
| AFL Aflac Inc | 2.03% | $2.38 | 27% |
| PRI Primerica Inc | 1.72% | $4.48 | 18.8% |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 1.44% | $0.68 | 26.8% |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 1.32% | $3.36 | 17% |
| GL Globe Life Inc | 0.73% | $1.14 | 7.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Enact Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, Enact Holdings has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. ACT has been paying dividends since 2021.
When was ACT's last dividend?
Enact Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on May 28, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.24 per share.
How much dividend does Enact Holdings pay (per share)?
ACT has paid dividend of $0.87 per share in the last year.
What is Enact Holdings's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Enact Holdings is 2.12%.
How often does Enact Holdings pay dividends?
Enact Holdings pays four dividends per year.
What is Enact Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Enact Holdings's dividend payout ratio is 18.8%.
Does Enact Holdings pay a good dividend?
Enact Holdings's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.