What could your Consolidated Edison investment become?

Is Consolidated Edison a dividend stock?

Yes — Consolidated Edison (ED) pays a dividend yield of 3.5%, paid quarterly. It pays out about 70% of its earnings as dividends, a relatively high share that prioritises income for shareholders. Consolidated Edison is also a dividend aristocrat — a company with a long track record of raising its dividend year after year.

Consolidated Edison pays dividends quarterly, so investors receive income quarterly.

What sector is Consolidated Edison in?

Consolidated Edison (ED) is part of the Utilities sector. Utilities deliver electricity, gas, and water. Demand is steady and regulated, which historically makes the sector lower-volatility and a common source of dividends. Consolidated Edison trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 18, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.

💡 Electricity and gas for New York. Regulated utility = peace of mind.

⚡ Powers the Empire State Building.

How is this projection calculated?

The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from Consolidated Edison's current 3.5% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.