FTS Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Fortis Inc. (FTS) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with FTS's current 3.32% yield and 1.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 3.32%
Annual Dividend: $2.54 per share
Share Price: $55.76
Payout Ratio: 74.6%
FTS DRIP Calculator
Model FTS dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 1.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in FTS 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in FTS on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,523.39 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 152.3%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,214.93 (121.5% return). Reinvesting dividends added $308.46 in extra value.
Starting share price: $32.21 — Current share price: $55.76
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FTS's current dividend yield?
- FTS (Fortis Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.32%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $332 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much FTS do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from FTS at its current yield of 3.32%, you would need approximately $361,446 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does FTS pay monthly dividends?
- No, FTS pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is FTS's dividend safe?
- FTS's payout ratio is 74.6%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.
- What is FTS's dividend growth rate?
- FTS's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in FTS 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in FTS on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,523.39 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 152.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,214.93 — meaning DRIP added $308.46 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the FTS dividend page.