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CNLPL

The Connecticut Light and Power Company

CNLPL

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric · Stock · quarterly payer

$50.55

Overvalued · -16% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.41%

Annual Dividend

$3.24

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Dec 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CNLPL's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) has a forward dividend yield of 6.41%, based on an annual dividend of $3.24 per share and a share price of $50.55.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, CNLPL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (95 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • CNLPL has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CNLPL's next ex-dividend date is Dec 10, 2026, with payment on Jan 1, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • CNLPL's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CNLPL is $42.40 per share, 16% below the $50.55 share price, so CNLPL screens as overvalued.
  • The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 100 payments on record since 2001. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
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SmarterDividends, "CNLPL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CNLPL

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) yields 6.41% ($3.24 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (95/100).

Is CNLPL a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.41% ($3.24/yr), with 0 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

  • 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
6.41%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$3.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 10, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
0.7
5-Yr Total Return
-11%
52-Week Range
$50.55 – $54.00
Dividend Safety
A · 95/100
Ever Cut?
No

CNLPL dividend raises and cuts

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 100 payments on record since 2001. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every CNLPL payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
CNLPL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CNLPL dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CNLPL a good dividend stock?

Yes. The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.41% ($3.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is CNLPL undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CNLPL's fair value is about $42.40 versus a $50.55 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).

Is CNLPL's dividend safe?

CNLPL has a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CNLPL's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CNLPL is about $42.40 per share, about 16% below the current $50.55 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CNLPL a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CNLPL screens as "yes" and overvalued. The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLPL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.41% ($3.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CNLPL cut its dividend?

CNLPL earns a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CNLPL pay a dividend?

Yes. The Connecticut Light and Power Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.24 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.41%.

What is CNLPL's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, CNLPL's forward dividend yield is 6.41%, based on a $3.24 annual dividend and a $50.55 share price.

What is CNLPL's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, CNLPL pays $3.24 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has CNLPL grown its dividend?

CNLPL does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next CNLPL ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for CNLPL is Dec 10, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $3.24 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$81.00
Annual$324.00
Monthly avg$27.00

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