EOI Dividend History & Analysis | 8% Yield
EOI has a dividend yield of 8% and paid 1.61 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
7.96%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
8.10%
Consistency Lifetime
93.3%
Yield on Cost 5y
14.16%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
22
Dividend Rating
84.27%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| CII | 888 M | 17.4% | 32.9% |
| MCN | 163 M | 12.9% | 18.1% |
| IGA | 173 M | 11.3% | 18.7% |
| IGD | 556 M | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| IDE | 205 M | 11.3% | 18.3% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CII | 888 M | 36.9% | 92.2% |
| SPXX | 196 M | 8.38% | 94.2% |
| NFJ | 1,318 M | 7.90% | 91.0% |
| IGD | 556 M | 5.74% | 90.6% |
| BOE | 711 M | 7.14% | 89.5% |
EOI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | -0.1% | 0.76% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.134 | 0.1% | 0.71% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2024-10-23 | 2024-10-23 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.1338 | 22.2% | 0.75% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.6% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2023-04-21 | 2023-04-24 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-23 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-22 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.57% |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-24 | 2022-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2021-12-22 | 2021-12-24 | 2021-12-31 | Monthly | 0.1095 | 0% | 0.54% |
EOI Dividend FAQ
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Closed Fund (NYSE: EOI) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that pursues a derivative-income strategy, aiming to generate current income and capital appreciation through equity securities and option-based overlays.
What is the Dividend Yield of EOI?
As of February 2026, EOI`s dividend yield is 7.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 20.53.Does EOI pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, EOI paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.1338 USD.How often does EOI pay dividends?
EOI pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EOI has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.EOI dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EOI for the next 4 payments are between 0.138 (+3.1%) and 0.139 (+3.9%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will EOI pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1338 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Enhanced (EOI) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EOI?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Enhanced (EOI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of EOI?
EOI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.10% per year.
Strong growth: EOI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of EOI?
EOI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.2%. If you bought EOI's shares at 11.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.2% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EOI?
EOI Payout Consistency is 93.3%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Eaton Vance Enhanced has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does EOI have a good Dividend Yield?
EOI`s 7.96% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EOI?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EOI is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of EOI?
EOI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 84.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40