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ENB Enbridge Inc
Enbridge Inc has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look.
Why we rate it 6.3
- Yield of 4.95% is on the higher end but historically sustainable for REITs and quality income payers
- Payout ratio of 129% — dividend exceeds reported earnings, sustainability questionable without growth
- Current yield is below the 5-year average (6.50%), often a sign that price has appreciated faster than dividend growth
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where ENB ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 53 dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where ENB lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
The two questions a safety score doesn't answer
A safety score tells you how durable ENB's payout looks. It does not tell you what you keep after tax, or whether something else does the same job better.
On tax: what you actually pocket depends on whether ENB dividends are qualified — qualified distributions are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%, while ordinary ones are taxed at your full marginal rate, a gap that can reach 22 percentage points of the income on the same headline yield.
On substitutes: if ENB's 6.3/10 score is lower than you want, see ENB alternatives — same-sector stocks ranked by how closely they match ENB on both yield and safety, so you can see what a swap actually costs you.
About Enbridge Inc
Enbridge Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company. The company operates through four segments: Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission, Gas Distribution and Storage, and Renewable Power Generation. The Liquids Pipelines segment operates pipelines and related terminals to transport, store, and export various grades of crude oil and other liquid hydrocarbons in Canada and the United States. This segment also provides physical commodity marketing and logistical services, and crude oil marketing services. The Gas Transmission segment invests in natural gas pipelines and gathering and processing facilities in Canada and the United States. The Gas Distribution and Storage segment is involved in natural gas utility operations serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ontario, as well as natural gas distribution activities in Quebec. The Renewable Power Generation segment operates wind, solar, geothermal, waste heat recovery, and transmission assets in North America. The company was formerly known as IPL Energy Inc. and changed its name to Enbridge Inc. in October 1998. Enbridge Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits dividend safety score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to ENB's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice. Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is ENB safe?
On dividend safety specifically, Infnits scores ENB 6.3/10 — mixed. Enbridge Inc has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look. That score measures how durable the payout looks based on yield zone, payout ratio, yield trend, and instrument type; it does not measure price risk, valuation, or whether ENB suits your portfolio.
Is ENB's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 4.95%, payout ratio 129%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates ENB's dividend safety profile as mixed (6.3/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is ENB's current dividend yield?
ENB has a current dividend yield of 4.95% as of May 27, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 6.50%.
How is ENB's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy ENB based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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