How Many CVE Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $0.63 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 9,494 CVE shares, about $269,819 at the Nov 11, 2026 close of $28.42. $1,000 a month takes about 18,988 shares, about $539,639. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
Cenovus Energy (CVE) pays $0.158 a share quarterly, $0.63 a year, a 2.22% run-rate yield at the Nov 11, 2026 close of $28.42. It has paid since 2009 and raised its annual dividend 4 years in a row.
At today’s rate of $0.158 quarterly and the last close of $28.42, this is what CVE pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.158 | $0.05 | $0.63 |
| 100 shares | $15.80 | $5.27 | $63.20 |
| $10,000 invested (351.9 shares) | $55.59 | $18.53 | $222.38 |
| 9,494 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.05 | $500.02 | $6,000.21 |
| 18,988 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.10 | $1,000.03 | $12,000.42 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 CVE shares reinvest into 0.56 new shares each payment, about 2.2 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 180 shares. Raises speed that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with CVE’s own history in the CVE DRIP calculator.
- Coverage (EPS): are profits enough to pay the dividend rating
- Coverage (FCF): is spare cash enough to pay the dividend rating
- Dividend vs cash flow + debt: is the dividend paid with borrowed money report
- Debt load: how much the balance sheet leans on borrowing rating
- Debt interest coverage: can profits easily pay the interest bill rating
- Earnings direction: are sales and profits growing or shrinking report
- Liquidity: is there cash for debts due this year rating
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Years without a cut: how long since the last dividend cut see details
- Raise vs trend: are recent raises keeping their usual pace history
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
- Recession record: what the dividend did in past crashes history
CVE Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- CVE yields 2.22% today, at the Nov 11, 2026 close of $28.42.
- Its own 5-year median is 2.08%, so today’s yield is near its usual level.
Where today ranks in its own history is in the paid report
How it works. Each month-end over the last 5 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is CVE’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After September 2026
CVE has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 15, 2026, with the cash around Dec 18, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.158 a share, went ex on Sep 15, 2026 and paid Sep 17, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 91 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 3 days after the ex-date
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does CVE Pay?
CVE pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 3 days later.
- Streak: 4 years of higher annual totals (through 2025)
- Last raise: Dec 13, 2010 - $0.193 to $0.198 (+$0.005, +2.59%)
- EPS payout: 18.5% - $0.61 paid / $3.30 EPS (4 quarters to Sep 30, 2026); own 4-yr norm 24.7% (median of 12 earlier trailing years)
- FCF payout: 15.0% - $0.61 paid / $4.06 free cash flow per share (4 quarters to Sep 30, 2026); own 4-yr norm 24.7% (median of 12 earlier trailing years)
CVE vs Similar Dividend Stocks (FANG, DVN...)
Against the 10 dividend-paying Energy companies closest to CVE in market value, CVE’s 2.22% run-rate yield is below the group’s middle yield of 2.71%, and its raise streak of 4 years is the 2nd longest. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating | Recessions ⓘ | No cut ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE $28.42Cenovus Energy | $0.158/qtr$0.63/yr fwd | 2.22% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | — | 5 yrsraised 4 yrs in a row |
| FANG $178.07Diamondback Energy | $1.10/qtr$4.40/yr fwd | 2.47% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | Raised in both2020 raised2022 raisedno 2000/2008 record | 7+ yrsno raise streak |
| DVN $43.42Devon Energy | $0.32/qtr$1.28/yr fwd | 2.95% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | Varied, no cut2000 raised2008 raised2020 raised2022 varied | 2 yrsraised 1 yr in a row |
| BKR $47.75Baker Hughes | $0.23/qtr$0.92/yr fwd | 1.93% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | No cut in all 42000 held2008 raised2020 held2022 raised | 37+ yrsraised 4 yrs in a row |
| EBGEF $25.00Enbridge | $0.418/qtr$1.67/yr fwd | 6.69% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | — | 2+ yrsraised 2 yrs in a row |
| OKE $87.36ONEOK | $1.07/qtr$4.28/yr fwd | 4.90% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | No cut in all 42000 raised2008 raised2020 held2022 raised | 37 yrsraised 3 yrs in a row |
| OXY $56.89Occidental Petroleum | $0.28/qtr$1.12/yr fwd | 1.97% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | Cut in 20202000 raised2008 raised2020 cut2022 raised | 5 yrsraised 4 yrs in a row |
| DELKY $24.90Delek Group | $0.4616/qtr$1.85/yr fwd | 7.42% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | — | 3+ yrsraised 2 yrs in a row |
| MPLX $56.70MPLX Lp | $1.211/qtr$4.84/yr fwd | 8.54% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | No cut in both2020 held2022 raisedno 2000/2008 record | 12+ yrsraised 3 yrs in a row |
| IMO $123.28Imperial Oil Limited | $0.631/qtr$2.52/yr fwd | 2.05% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | No cut in all 42000 held2008 held2020 raised2022 raised | 37+ yrsraised 10 yrs in a row |
| LNG $293.50Cheniere Energy | $0.625/qtr$2.50/yr fwd | 0.85% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | — | 3+ yrsraised 3 yrs in a row |
Yield and the safety rating are only half of it. See total returns with dividends reinvested, side by side: CVE vs FANG, CVE vs DVN, CVE vs BKR.
CVE Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2009
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.158 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $0.157 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.147 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1453 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.1449 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $0.147 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | $0.125 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.127 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $0.133 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.131 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 16, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | $0.099 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $0.104 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $0.104 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $0.103 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | $0.105 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | $0.076 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.0775 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | $0.0855 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | $0.0797 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.081 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.0272 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.0138 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.0144 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.014 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.0451 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.0474 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.0379 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.0373 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.0384 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.0389 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.0386 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.0389 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.041 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.0378 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.0372 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.0376 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.0378 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.039 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.037 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.117 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.121 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.217 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.2135 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.232 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.244 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.244 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.2407 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.228 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.234 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.237 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.242 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.221 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | $0.226 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.214 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | $0.222 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.195 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | $0.20 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | $0.206 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | $0.206 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | $0.198 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 | $0.193 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 | $0.193 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 | $0.195 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | $0.20 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 9, 2009 | — | $23.55 | Quarterly | Special |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for CVE
CVE Dividend Questions
How often does CVE pay dividends?
CVE pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 3 days later.
Does CVE pay dividends monthly?
No. CVE pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next CVE dividend?
CVE has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 15, 2026, with the cash around Dec 18, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.158 a share, went ex on Sep 15, 2026 and paid Sep 17, 2026. The current rate is $0.158 per share, $0.63 a year.
Does CVE pay a dividend in December 2026?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Dec 15, 2026, with the cash around Dec 18, 2026, so a payment in December 2026 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does CVE pay per share?
CVE pays $0.158 a share quarterly, $0.63 a year. At the Nov 11, 2026 close of $28.42 that is a 2.22% run-rate yield, near its usual level: its own 5-year median is 2.08%.
Has CVE raised its dividend?
Yes. CVE has raised its annual dividend 4 years in a row, through 2025. The latest raise, on Dec 13, 2010, took the rate from $0.193 to $0.198 (+2.59%). Over five years the dividend grew 42.2% a year.
Is CVE’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. CVE paid out 18% of its earnings and 15% of its free cash flow as dividends over the 4 quarters to Sep 30, 2026. It has raised its dividend 4 years in a row and gone 5 years without a cut. This is data, not investment advice. The full 12-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my CVE dividends?
Add CVE to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run CVE in the DRIP calculator.