Fortis Inc. Announces First Quarter Dividends – 2026

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Fortis (TSX/NYSE: FTS) declared quarterly dividends on December 4, 2025 payable March 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 17, 2026.

Common share dividend: $0.64 per common share. First preference series dividends declared: F $0.3063, G $0.3826875, H $0.26144, I $0.232890, J $0.2969, K $0.3418125, M $0.3433125 per share.

All dividends were designated as eligible dividends for federal and provincial dividend tax credit purposes. Amounts are in Canadian dollars.

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• Common dividend of $0.64 per share declared
• Dividend payment date set for March 1, 2026
• Record date established as February 17, 2026
• All dividends designated eligible for tax credits

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• None.

This news release constitutes a "Designated News Release" incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement dated December 9, 2024 to Fortis' short form base shelf prospectus dated December 9, 2024.

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends payable on March 1, 2026 to the Shareholders of Record of the following Shares of the Corporation at the close of business on February 17, 2026:

• $0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "F";
  
  
• $0.3826875 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "G";
  
  
• $0.26144 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "H";
  
  
• $0.232890 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "I";
  
  
• $0.2969 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "J";
  
  
• $0.3418125 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "K";
  
  
• $0.3433125 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "M"; and,
  
  
• $0.64 per share on the Common Shares.
  
  

The Corporation has designated the common share dividend and preference share dividends as eligible dividends for federal and provincial dividend tax credit purposes. All amounts are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

About Fortis
Fortis is a diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with 2024 revenue of $12 billion and total assets of $75 billion as at September 30, 2025. The Corporation's 9,600 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, ten U.S. states and the Caribbean.

Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedarplus.ca, or www.sec.gov.

A .pdf version of this press release is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/7114dbe9-6472-456d-ac1c-09fba19b8d8f

For more information, please contact:

Investor Enquiries Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice President, Investor Relations Fortis Inc. 248.946.3572 investorrelations@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries Ms. Karen McCarthy Vice President, Communications & Government Relations Fortis Inc. 709.737.5323 media@fortisinc.com

FAQ

What dividend did Fortis (FTS) declare for common shares on December 4, 2025?

Fortis declared a $0.64 per common share dividend payable March 1, 2026 to holders of record on February 17, 2026.

When will Fortis (FTS) pay the March 2026 dividends and who is eligible?

Dividends are payable on March 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2026.

Which Fortis preference share series received dividend declarations for March 1, 2026?

Declared preference dividends: Series F, G, H, I, J, K, M with per-share amounts listed in the announcement.

Are Fortis (FTS) dividends eligible for dividend tax credits?

Yes. The corporation designated the common and preference share dividends as eligible dividends for federal and provincial tax credits.

In what currency are Fortis (FTS) dividend amounts stated?

All dividend amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Where can Fortis shareholders find the record date for the March 2026 dividend?

The record date for the March 1, 2026 dividend is February 17, 2026 as announced by the company.