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CNLH

The Connecticut Light and Power Company

CNLHP

Utilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.90%

Annual Dividend

$2.25

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CNLHP Dividend Safety Score

84/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak10 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Free-cash-flow coverage1% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.75
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CNLHP a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLHP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.90% ($2.25/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 11 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.90%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$2.25
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
11
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
0.5
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$35.02 – $39.60
Dividend Safety
A · 84/100
Ever Cut?
No
CNLHP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.25 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$56.25
Annual$225.00
Monthly avg$18.75