ETN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield
ETN has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 4.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWL NASDAQ Powell Industries |
8,590 M | 0.27% | 10.17% |
| MRN PA Mersen |
1,051 M | 2.21% | 3.34% |
| NEX PA Nexans S.A. |
6,696 M | 1.80% | 4.07% |
| ABBN SW ABB |
175,669 M | 1.51% | 3.45% |
| LR PA Legrand |
40,572 M | 1.62% | 2.81% |
| ATKR NYSE Atkore International |
2,439 M | 2.04% | 1.95% |
| EMR NYSE Emerson Electric |
76,224 M | 1.62% | 2.49% |
| HUBB NYSE Hubbell |
25,472 M | 1.21% | 3.09% |
| SKF-B ST AB SKF (publ) |
11,798 M | 1.69% | 2.09% |
| ETN NYSE Eaton |
161,346 M | 1.15% | 2.97% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT NYSE Vertiv Holdings |
112,970 M | 64.86% | 99.2% |
| LAGR-B ST Lagercrantz (publ) |
5,172 M | 21.61% | 100.0% |
| NEX PA Nexans S.A. |
6,696 M | 21.71% | 100.0% |
| PRY MI Prysmian |
41,875 M | 13.57% | 100.0% |
| ENS NYSE Enersys |
7,165 M | 12.67% | 100.0% |
| AME NYSE Ametek |
53,629 M | 11.79% | 100.0% |
| AYI NYSE Acuity Brands |
9,990 M | 11.07% | 99.2% |
| LR PA Legrand |
40,572 M | 9.21% | 100.0% |
| ETN NYSE Eaton |
161,346 M | 8.43% | 100.0% |
| HUBB NYSE Hubbell |
25,472 M | 8.01% | 100.0% |
ETN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-29 | Quarterly | 1.1 | 0% | 0.28% |
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-27 | Quarterly | 1.1 | +5.8% | 0.31% |
| 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-21 | Quarterly | 1.04 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2025-08-07 | 2025-08-07 | 2025-08-22 | Quarterly | 1.04 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2025-05-05 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-05-23 | Quarterly | 1.04 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-28 | Quarterly | 1.04 | +10.6% | 0.38% |
| 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-22 | Quarterly | 0.94 | 0% | 0.28% |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-23 | Quarterly | 0.94 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-24 | Quarterly | 0.94 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.94 | +9.3% | 0.31% |
| 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-11-24 | Quarterly | 0.86 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2023-08-04 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-25 | Quarterly | 0.86 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-05-26 | Quarterly | 0.86 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-06 | 2023-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.86 | +6.2% | 0.49% |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.81 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-26 | Quarterly | 0.81 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-27 | Quarterly | 0.81 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.81 | +6.6% | 0.56% |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.76 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-27 | Quarterly | 0.76 | 0% | 0.46% |
ETN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, ETN's dividend yield is 1.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.28 USD by the current share price of 401.41.
As of July 2026, ETN paid a dividend of 4.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 1.1 USD.
ETN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ETN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ETN for the next payments are between 1.086 (-1.3%) and 1.154 (+4.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.11%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton (ETN) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton (ETN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
ETN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.43% per year. Strong growth: ETN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
ETN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.97%. If you bought ETN's shares at 144.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.97% of your original purchase price.
ETN Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
ETN's 1.15% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN is 35.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
ETN's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
ETN Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-12 02:08 UTC