EHC
Encompass Health
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 1, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.74%
Payout ratio: 12.2%
Encompass Health's last dividend payment of $0.19 per share was made to shareholders on record before Apr 1, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $0.74 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 0.72%.
EHC dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Encompass Health Dividend yield
Encompass Health's dividend yield of 0.72% is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.62%, Encompass Health's dividend yield is 56% lower. Historically EHC's dividend yield has averaged at 1.1% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
EHC Dividend history
Encompass Health has been paying dividends for the last 13 years. According to our records EHC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 12% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 33%.
Encompass Health Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.19 | 0.76% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.19 | 0.68% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.19 | 0.56% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.17 | 0.56% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.17 | 0.65% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.17 | 0.7% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.17 | 0.65% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.7% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.73% |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.15 | 0.9% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.15 | 0.89% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.15 | 0.89% |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.35% |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.15 | 1.44% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.15 | 2.19% |
| Jul 12, 2022 | $0.28 | 2.32% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.58% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.72% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.49% |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.44% |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.37% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.35% |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.72% |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.81% |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.73% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.28 | 1.59% |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.28 | 1.72% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.27 | 1.7% |
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.27 | 1.82% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.27 | 1.69% |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.27 | 1.31% |
| Jun 29, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.48% |
| Mar 29, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.73% |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.25 | 1.98% |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.25 | 2.09% |
| Jun 29, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.98% |
| Mar 30, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.23% |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.26% |
| Sep 29, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.3% |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.23 | 2.37% |
| Mar 30, 2016 | $0.23 | 2.41% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.23 | 2.49% |
| Sep 29, 2015 | $0.23 | 2.28% |
| Jun 29, 2015 | $0.21 | 1.83% |
| Mar 30, 2015 | $0.21 | 1.81% |
Encompass Health dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Encompass Health's payout ratio of 12.2% is below the Healthcare sector and the industry average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 38.3%, Encompass Health's payout ratio is 68% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
EHC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM Select Medical Holdings Corp | 1.52% | $0.25 | 23.6% |
| EHC Encompass Health Corp | 0.74% | $0.74 | 12.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Encompass Health pay a dividend?
Yes, Encompass Health has been paying dividends for the last 13 years.
When was EHC's last dividend?
Encompass Health's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 1, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.19 per share.
How much dividend does Encompass Health pay (per share)?
On an annual basis EHC pays $0.74 per share.
What is Encompass Health's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Encompass Health is 0.72%.
How often does Encompass Health pay dividends?
Encompass Health pays dividends quarterly.
What is Encompass Health's dividend payout ratio?
Encompass Health's dividend payout ratio is 12.2%.
Does Encompass Health pay a good dividend?
Encompass Health's dividend yield is less than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.