On July 29, 2026, Fortis Inc. confirmed its third-quarter dividend payments for 2026, a move reflecting the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders. As per the company’s statement, the cash payouts will be distributed on September 1, 2026, with the record date set for August 19. The announcement is part of a broader corporate strategy to maintain steady shareholder returns and aligns with Fortis’ long-standing financial discipline.
The payouts vary by share class. For its common shares, Fortis has declared a $0.64 per share dividend, while its preference share dividends range from $0.23542 to $0.3826875 per share. The specific amounts include $0.3063 for Series ‘F’, $0.3826875 for Series ‘G’, $0.26144 for Series ‘H’, $0.23542 for Series ‘I’, $0.2969 for Series ‘J’, $0.3418125 for Series ‘K’, and $0.3433125 for Series ‘M’. These payments are all marked as eligible for the federal and provincial dividend tax credit in Canada. Eligible dividends benefit investors by offering reduced tax obligations in certain provinces.
Fortis operates in the regulated electric and gas utility sector across Canada, the U.S., and the Cayman Islands. It reported $12 billion in revenue in 2025 and manages more than $77 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Additional details about the company and its operations are available through Fortis’ website and regulatory filings.