Empire Petroleum Corporation
EPEmpire Petroleum Corporation (EP) is an energy company involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company focuses on acquiring, exploring, and producing oil and gas assets primarily in North America, aiming to capitalize on domestic energy markets.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2012 | $0.01 | 2012-03-01 | 2012-03-05 |
| January 3, 2012 | $0.01 | 2011-11-30 | 2011-12-02 |
| October 3, 2011 | $0.01 | 2011-08-31 | 2011-09-02 |
| July 1, 2011 | $0.01 | 2011-06-01 | 2011-06-03 |
| April 1, 2011 | $0.01 | 2011-03-02 | 2011-03-04 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Empire Petroleum Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 33 dividend payments over the past 8 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held EP shares during this period received a total of $1.07 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.01/share was paid 5044 days ago, on April 2, 2012.
- Yield & Schedule: EP currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.32%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has decreased by 75.0%, from $0.04 to $0.01.
- Dividend Reliability: EP has maintained or increased its dividend for 10 consecutive payments.
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