Fortis Inc. Announces Second Quarter Dividends – 2026
Fortis (TSX/NYSE: FTS) declared dividends for payment on June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026.
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Fortis (TSX/NYSE: FTS) declared dividends for payment on June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. The Board set a $0.64 per common share dividend and specified per‑share amounts for eight preference share series.
The common and preference dividends are designated as eligible dividends for federal and provincial dividend tax credit purposes. All amounts are in Canadian dollars.
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- Common dividend of $0.64 per share payable June 1, 2026
- Eligible dividend designation for federal and provincial tax credits
- Preference series dividends declared across eight series with precise rates
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- Cash obligation created by dividend payments due June 1, 2026
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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, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends payable on June 1, 2026 to the Shareholders of Record of the following Shares of the Corporation at the close of business on May 15, 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";$0.224630 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
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.
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 |
A .pdf version of this press release is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a2c5b3b8-3806-494f-8628-64b2823bd2e3
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