SU (Suncor Energy) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

What is Suncor Energy Dividend Payout Ratio?

Suncor Energy SU +4.24% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates SU with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Oil & Gas companies, Suncor Energy ranks better than 53.23% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SU' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.52 Max: 36.25
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Suncor Energy was 36.25. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.52.

SU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
53.23% of 434 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs SU: 0.48

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of Suncor Energy is 2.86%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Suncor Energy was 10.45%. The lowest was 2.39%. And the median was 3.72%.

Suncor Energy's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.44.

During the past 12 months, Suncor Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Suncor Energy was 63.00% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 17.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Suncor Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Suncor Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Suncor Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Suncor Energy Annual Data

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SU vs XOM, CVX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Suncor Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Suncor Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.675	/	3.209
	=	0.52

Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.437	/	1.237
	=	0.35

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 mean?

Suncor Energy (SU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Suncor Energy and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 36.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #203 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.

Is Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Suncor Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 36.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Suncor Energy's value of 0.35 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #203 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suncor Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Suncor Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #203 out of 434 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Suncor Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Suncor Energy's value of 0.35 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Suncor Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 36.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Suncor Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 434 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Suncor Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 30% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Suncor Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suncor Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Suncor Energy stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy (SU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.76, compared to a current price of $59.06 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 30% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Suncor Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Suncor Energy (SU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Suncor Energy (SU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.06 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.76. GuruFocus considers Suncor Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SU:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $41.76 vs. price of $59.06 (41.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 30% below the Oil & Gas median (#203 of 434)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Suncor Energy Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies TSX:IMO TSX:CVE SAU:2222 XOM CVX SHSE:601857 LSE:SHEL XPAR:TTE BSP:PETR3 LSE:BP.OSL:EQNR HKSE:00386 ADX:ADNOCGAS MIL:ENI WAR:PKN BOM:500312 BKK:PTT BOG:ECOPETROL XMAD:REP WBO:OMV

Other Exchanges SUU N:Mexico SM3:Germany SU:Canada

Address 150 - 6th Avenue S.W., P.O. Box 2844, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3E3

Website https://www.suncor.com

Suncor Energy Inc is an integrated energy company. The company's operations span the full energy value chain, including oil sands mining and in situ operations, upgrading, offshore production, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S., marketing and trading, and nationwide PetroCanada retail and wholesale networks delivering reliable energy that fuels economic growth and meets the needs of customers across Canada and globally. It also conducts energy trading activities focused principally on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products, & power. The company's operating segments include Oil Sands, Exploration & Production, Refining & Marketing (R&M), & Corporate & eliminations. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Canada.

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