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IDA

IDACORP, Inc.

IDA21 yrs growth

Utilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.53%

Annual Dividend

$3.50

Payout Ratio

58%

5-Yr Growth

5.1%

Ex-Date

May 5, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

IDA Dividend Safety Score

86/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak21 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2004
Earnings payout coverage58% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.10
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 IDA a good dividend stock?

Yes

IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.53% ($3.50/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
  • Comfortable payout ratio (58%)
  • Strong 5.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 44% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2004

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.53%
Payout Ratio
58%
Annual Dividend
$3.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 5, 2026
Years of Growth
21
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.49
Market Cap
$7.7B
P/E Ratio
23.0
5-Yr Total Return
44%
52-Week Range
$111.12 – $149.73
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2004)
IDA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$87.50
Annual$350.00
Monthly avg$29.17