Portland General Electric Company
S&P 500POR/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric/NYSE
Dividend Yield
4.19%
$2.10 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
POR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 21.2% cfo payout ratio & 129.5 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 316.9% fcf payout ratio & 2.5x interest coverage. The dividend has been growing at a 5.54% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- CFO Payout Ratio: 21.2%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 316.9%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 2.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: 6.3%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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Very SafeAbout Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric Company is an investor-owned electric utility based in Portland, Oregon. Portland General Electric generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers across its Oregon service territory. Its operations center on regulated utility services, supported by a diversified power portfolio that includes hydropower, wind, solar, battery storage, thermal generation, and key transmission assets. The company also participates in wholesale power markets and direct access services, helping balance supply and demand while serving local communities and businesses. Portland General Electric plays a central role in Oregon’s energy infrastructure by delivering electric service to a broad customer base and supporting the state’s power grid with a mix of owned, contracted, and market-based resources.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.19%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
93.75%
FCF Payout Ratio
316.90%
52-Week Range
$39.55 - $54.62
Dividend History (2016–2025)
POR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
POR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 25, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.10%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.54%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
5.81%
3-Year Total Growth
16.08%
5-Year Total Growth
30.91%
10-Year Total Growth
75.85%
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