Dividend Details
Calculate ED Dividend Income
Quick Facts
- Yield: 3.2%
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Sector: Utilities
- Streak: 50 years
About Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Edison is a Dividend Aristocrat with 50 consecutive years of dividend increases.
50 consecutive years of dividend increases, — the company has raised its payout through recessions, rate hikes, and market downturns alike.
ED Dividend FAQ
What is ED's current dividend yield and payout?
ED currently yields 3.2% annually, paying $3.20 per share per year based on a share price of $100.00. This translates to $0.8000 per share per quarter.
How often does ED pay dividends?
ED distributes dividends quarterly, following the standard schedule of most S&P 500 companies. Quarterly payments typically arrive in March, June, September, and December, though exact dates vary. Each payment is approximately $0.8000 per share.
How much does $10,000 invested in ED pay in dividends?
A $10,000 investment in ED at $100.00 per share buys approximately 100 shares. At the current 3.2% yield, this generates approximately $320 per year, or $27 per month in dividend income before taxes.
How long has ED been increasing dividends?
ED has increased its dividend for 50 consecutive years, qualifying as a Dividend King — one of only ~50 companies with 50+ years of unbroken dividend growth. This places ED among the most reliable income investments in existence.
Is ED's dividend sustainable?
With 50 years of consecutive increases through recessions and market crises, ED has one of the strongest dividend safety profiles in the market.
ED Dividend Investing Guide
Consolidated Edison (ED) represents a compelling opportunity for dividend investors seeking balanced yield and growth in their portfolios. As a utilities sector stock, ED offers exposure to regulated utility income with stable cash flows.
As a Dividend Aristocrat with 50 consecutive years of dividend increases, ED has raised its dividend through multiple recessions, rate cycles, and market crashes over those 50 years. That kind of track record comes from management teams that prioritize the payout and have the earnings power to back it up.
To maximize returns from ED dividends, consider strategies like dividend reinvestment (DRIP) to compound growth over time, tax-efficient account placement for qualified dividends, and portfolio diversification across sectors and payment schedules. Use our DRIP calculator to project long-term growth or our tax calculator to estimate after-tax income from your ED investment.