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Exelon Corporation

S&P 500
EXC|Utilities|Utilities - Regulated Electric|$43.91|P/E 16.2|MCap 44.9B|NASDAQ

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

67/ 100Safe

EXC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 59.3% earnings payout ratio & 27.0% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.5x interest coverage & 0.9x current ratio. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 59.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 27.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -0.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Current Ratio: 0.9xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
59.3%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
71.1%Caution
CFO Payout Ratio
27.0%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
2.5xWarning

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
42.4%Caution
Current Ratio
0.9xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
174.8Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
9.8%Caution
Operating Margin
22.2%Safe
Gross Margin
46.5%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-0.9%Danger
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Exelon Corporation

Exelon is a utility services holding company that engages in the energy generation, delivery, and marketing businesses across the United States and Canada. The company operates through six regulated utility subsidiaries: Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power and Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company, serving approximately 10 million power and gas customers in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Exelon owns diverse generating facilities including nuclear, fossil, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar plants. The company sells electricity to wholesale and retail customers, and provides natural gas, renewable energy, and other energy-related products and services. As a regulated utility holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and founded in 1999, Exelon plays a central role in the energy infrastructure sector, managing distribution and transmission operations while investing substantially in grid modernization and clean energy generation to meet regional energy demands.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.74%

Annual Dividend

$1.64

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

59.34%

FCF Payout Ratio

71.08%

Stock Price

$43.91

52-Week Range

$41.71 $50.65

Dividend History (2016–2025)

EXC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

EXC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 4, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

5.83%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.92%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.55%

3-Year Total Growth

18.52%

5-Year Total Growth

-4.53%

10-Year Total Growth

5.59%

Income Calculator

EXC Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$4,391.00

Annual Income

$164.00

Quarterly Income

$41.00

Monthly Income

$13.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXC's current dividend yield?
Exelon Corporation (EXC) currently has a dividend yield of 3.74%, based on a stock price of $43.91 and an annual dividend of $1.64.
When is EXC's next dividend payment date?
EXC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-04 and the next payment date is 2026-06-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does EXC pay in dividends per year?
Exelon Corporation paid $1.60 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has EXC been increasing its dividend?
Exelon Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -0.92% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.55%.
Is EXC's dividend safe?
Exelon Corporation has a payout ratio of 59.34%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 71.08%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is EXC's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Exelon Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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