Encompass Health declares dividend on common stock

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Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2026. The board approved the dividend on May 7, 2026.

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Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share
• Payment scheduled July 15, 2026 to record holders on July 1, 2026

Negative

• Cash outflow implied by dividend payment on July 15, 2026

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:EHC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.19 per share, payable on July 15, 2026, to holders of record on July 1, 2026.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 175 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is recognized as America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek and Statista and is ranked among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, Forbes' America's Best Companies and Becker's Healthcare's Top Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts, such as the timing and amounts of dividends, are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, Encompass Health, through its senior management, may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such estimates, projections, and forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and Encompass Health undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated by Encompass Health include, but are not limited to, a decision by the board of directors to change the dividend rate in the future; the legal, regulatory and administrative developments that occur at the federal, state and local levels; general conditions in the economy and capital markets, including any instability or uncertainty related to armed conflict or an act of terrorism, governmental impasse over approval of the United States federal budget, an increase in the debt ceiling, or an international sovereign debt crisis; Encompass Health's ability to comply with extensive, complex, and ever-changing regulations in the healthcare industry; potential disruptions, breaches, or other incidents affecting the proper operation, availability, or security of Encompass Health's information systems, including unauthorized access to or theft of patient, business associate, or other sensitive information; changes, delays in (including in connection with resolution of Medicare payment reviews or appeals), or suspension of reimbursement for Encompass Health's services by governmental or private payors; and other factors which may be identified from time to time in Encompass Health's SEC filings and other public announcements, including Encompass Health's Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2026.

Media contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
polly.manuel@encompasshealth.com

Investor relations contact:
Mark Miller | 205-970-5860
mark.miller@encompasshealth.com  

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SOURCE Encompass Health Corp.

FAQ

What dividend did Encompass Health (EHC) declare on May 7, 2026?

Encompass Health declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. According to the company, the dividend was declared by the board on May 7, 2026 and applies to common shareholders of record as of July 1, 2026.

When will Encompass Health (EHC) shareholders receive the $0.19 dividend?

The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026 to record holders as of July 1, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on the record date will receive the cash payment on the specified July payment date.

Who is eligible for Encompass Health (EHC) dividend payable July 15, 2026?

Shareholders of record on July 1, 2026 are eligible for the dividend. According to the company, only holders listed on the company register at the close of business on that record date will receive the July 15, 2026 payment.

How much is Encompass Health (EHC) paying per share for the quarterly dividend?

The company set the dividend at $0.19 per common share. According to the company, that fixed per-share cash amount will be paid on July 15, 2026 to holders of record on July 1, 2026.

Does the May 7, 2026 dividend announcement change Encompass Health's (EHC) dividend schedule?

The announcement declares the quarterly dividend but does not state a schedule change. According to the company, the board declared a $0.19 dividend payable July 15, 2026 to holders of record July 1, 2026.