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CNLTL

The Connecticut Light and Power Company

CNLTL21 yrs growth

Utilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

6.03%

Annual Dividend

$1.90

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Apr 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CNLTL Dividend Safety Score

92/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak20 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 CNLTL a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNLTL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.03% ($1.90/yr), with 21 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

  • 21 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
6.03%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$1.90
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 10, 2026
Years of Growth
21
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
0.4
5-Yr Total Return
-35%
52-Week Range
$29.92 – $34.00
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
CNLTL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.90 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$47.50
Annual$190.00
Monthly avg$15.83