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EMBC

Embecta Corp.

EMBC

Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies · Stock · quarterly payer

$6.27

Undervalued · +162% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.64%

Annual Dividend

$0.04

Payout Ratio

31%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about EMBC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Embecta Corp. (EMBC) has a forward dividend yield of 0.64%, based on an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and a share price of $6.27.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (59 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • EMBC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • EMBC's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 27, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0100 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC pays out 31% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC's 0.64% yield is 79% below its five-year average yield of 3.09%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for EMBC is $16.42 per share, 162% above the $6.27 share price, so EMBC screens as undervalued.
  • Embecta Corp. (EMBC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Embecta Corp. (EMBC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 1 time across the 17 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 93.3% cut to $0.0100 per share, going ex-dividend on May 28, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "EMBC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EMBC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Embecta Corp. (EMBC) yields 0.64% ($0.04 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (59/100).

Is EMBC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Embecta Corp. (EMBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($0.04/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (31%)

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.64%
Payout Ratio
31%
Annual Dividend
$0.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 27, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.83
Market Cap
$355.3M
P/E Ratio
4.3
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$2.77 – $14.91
Dividend Safety
C · 59/100
Ever Cut?
No

EMBC dividend raises and cuts

Embecta Corp. (EMBC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 1 time across the 17 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 93.3% cut to $0.0100 per share, going ex-dividend on May 28, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 28, 2026Cut$0.150 → $0.0100−93.3%
Every EMBC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
EMBC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →EMBC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMBC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Embecta Corp. (EMBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($0.04/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is EMBC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, EMBC's fair value is about $16.42 versus a $6.27 share price — so it looks undervalued (+162% vs. fair value).

Is EMBC's dividend safe?

EMBC has a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is EMBC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for EMBC is about $16.42 per share, roughly 162% above the current $6.27 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is EMBC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data EMBC screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Embecta Corp. (EMBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($0.04/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will EMBC cut its dividend?

EMBC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), 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 EMBC pay a dividend?

Yes. Embecta Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.64%.

What is EMBC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC's forward dividend yield is 0.64%, based on a $0.04 annual dividend and a $6.27 share price.

What is EMBC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC pays $0.04 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is EMBC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC's payout ratio is 31% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has EMBC grown its dividend?

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

When is the next EMBC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, EMBC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 27, 2026, for $0.0100 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.04 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$1.00
Annual$4.00
Monthly avg$0.33

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