About Capricorn Energy PLC (CRNZF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Capricorn Energy PLC operates as an independent oil and gas exploration, development, and production company. The company holds a portfolio of exploration, development, and production assets in the United Kingdom, Israel, Egypt, Mauritania, Mexico, and Suriname. Its activities focused in North West Europe, North and West Africa, and Latin America. The company was formerly known as Cairn Energy PLC and changed its name to Capricorn Energy PLC in December 2021. Capricorn Energy PLC was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
Is CRNZF a good dividend investment in 2026?
CRNZF offers a 53.19% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 60/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
CRNZF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CRNZF portfolio grows to $16.72M vs $10.29M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CRNZF dividend growth history & forecast
CRNZF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 53.19%.
FCF ($68M) is below dividends paid ($137M) — risk of cut (FCF: $68M · Dividends est.: $137M)
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.0B → +0.0B → -0.1B
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Net income grew for 2 consecutive years — strong earnings momentum
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk — monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
60
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 CRNZF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CRNZF.
Gross yield
53.19%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
45.21%
Real yield (−CPI)
42.41%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
53.19%
50.39%
$5,319 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
45.21%
42.41%
$4,521 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
42.55%
39.75%
$4,255 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
53.19%
50.39%
$5,319 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
48.54%
45.74%
$4,854 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
53.19%
50.39%
$5,319 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
39.89%
37.09%
$3,989 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
45.21%
42.41%
$4,521 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
37.23%
34.43%
$3,723 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
39.16%
36.36%
$3,916 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
37.23%
34.43%
$3,723 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CRNZF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
3yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CRNZF investment of $3.76/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$63.7K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$61.3K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CRNZF for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$53,084
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CRNZF Dividend Payment Schedule
CRNZF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 CRNZF vs Energy Benchmarks
How CRNZF compares to typical Energy averages.
Benchmark: Energy
Dividend Yield▲+48.59% vs sectorBetter
CRNZF
53.19%
avg
4.60%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-5.80% vs sectorBelow avg
CRNZF
0.00%
avg
5.80%
Payout Ratio▲-2.00% vs sectorBetter
CRNZF
50.00%
avg
52.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CRNZF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CRNZF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-09-08(in 160 days)
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
3.23
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
6/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the CRNZF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →