Portland General Electric Declares $0.525 Dividend, Q4 EPS Seen at $0.66
Portland General Electric board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share payable April 15 to shareholders of record on March 23, targeting a 60-70% payout ratio. Analysts expect fourth-quarter EPS of $0.66 (up 94.1%) on $870.8 million revenue, with Earnings ESP of -14.5% and Zacks rank #2.
1. Dividend Declaration
On February 13, the board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.525 per share, payable on or before April 15 to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2026.
2. Dividend Policy and Payout Ratio
The company evaluates its dividend based on capital requirements and financial performance, aiming to maintain a long-term payout ratio between 60% and 70% of earnings.
3. Fourth-Quarter Earnings Outlook
Analysts forecast EPS of $0.66 for Q4 2025, a 94.1% increase year-over-year, on revenue of $870.8 million. The consensus estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, while the Earnings ESP stands at -14.5% and the stock holds a Zacks rank of #2, suggesting limited upside for an earnings beat.