EOI Dividend History & Analysis | 8.8% Yield
EOI has a dividend yield of 8.8% and paid 1.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
8.75%
Dividends per Share 12m
1.74
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
9.20%
Dividend Rating
88.97%
Yield on Cost 5y
15.87%
Payout Ratio
-
Payouts last 12m
13
Payout Consistency
89.91%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
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 | 14.9% | 30.7% |
| IGD | 556 M | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| EXG | 2,860 M | 9.31% | 15.2% |
| EOI | 696 M | 8.75% | 15.9% |
| NFJ | 1,318 M | 9.60% | 13.9% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOI | 696 M | 9.20% | 95.0% |
| EOS | 1,026 M | 12.0% | 94.3% |
| NFJ | 1,318 M | 6.78% | 90.6% |
| IGD | 556 M | 4.39% | 90.2% |
| CII | 888 M | 4.12% | 91.9% |
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EOI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-30 | 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 employs a derivative-income style, aiming to generate current income through options and other derivative instruments while maintaining equity exposure.
What is the Dividend Yield of EOI?
As of December 2025, EOI`s dividend yield is 8.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.74 USD by the current share price of 19.88.Does EOI pay a dividend?
As of December 2025, EOI paid a dividend of 1.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 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 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.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 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1338 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. 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 9.20% 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 15.9%. If you bought EOI's shares at 10.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.9% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EOI?
EOI Payout Consistency is 95.0%.
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 8.75% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.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 88.97%. 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.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.
Last update: 2025-12-16 02:43