ETN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

ETN has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 4.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.29%
Payout Ratio 36.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.16%
Consistency Lifetime 95.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.61%
Payout FCF 43.4%
Streak Years 54
Dividend Rating 66.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -1.4%
Total Return 5y: 187.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ESP 134 M 4.30% 10.3%
MRN 676 M 4.29% 4.32%
NEX 6,258 M 2.60% 4.41%
LR 38,545 M 2.05% 3.04%
ATKR 2,275 M 2.03% 2.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRT 66,037 M 105% 98.6%
ESP 134 M 87.1% 77.3%
NEX 6,258 M 38.8% 65.8%
LR 38,545 M 11.6% 98.1%
AME 48,445 M 11.6% 94.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment

ESP
Espey Mfg & Electronics
 4.30% Yield
HUBB
Hubbell
 1.34% Yield
NEX
Nexans S.A.
 2.60% Yield
ROK
Rockwell Automation
 1.61% Yield
NVT
nVent Electric
 1.10% Yield

ETN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.39%
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%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.53%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.76 4.1% 0.55%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.73 2.8% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-09 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.71 7.6% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.66 10% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.6 5.3% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.57 3.6% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.55 12.2% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-21 Quarterly 0.49 16.7% N/A
2013-10-31 2013-11-04 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2013-08-01 2013-08-05 2013-08-23 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A

ETN Dividend FAQ

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) is a global power-management firm headquartered in Dublin, operating across Electrical Americas, Electrical Global, Aerospace, Vehicle and eMobility segments. Its portfolio spans electrical distribution and protection hardware, industrial hydraulics, aerospace systems, and vehicle-driven power-train components, serving both commercial and military customers worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of ETN?

As of January 2026, ETN`s dividend yield is 1.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.16 USD by the current share price of 331.14.

Does ETN pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ETN paid a dividend of 4.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-06 and the payout was 1.04 USD.

How often does ETN pay dividends?

ETN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ETN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-06.

ETN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ETN for the next 4 payments are between 0.698 (-32.9%) and 0.9 (-13.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ETN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton (ETN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ETN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton (ETN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ETN?

ETN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.16% per year.
Strong growth: ETN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ETN?

ETN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.61%. If you bought ETN's shares at 115.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ETN?

ETN Payout Consistency is 95.9%. 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.

Does ETN have a good Dividend Yield?

ETN`s 1.29% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN is 36.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ETN?

ETN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ETN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ETN's Outstanding Shares?

Eaton's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.47% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ETN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 1, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 393,712,000
1986 393,064,000 -0.16%
1987 342,560,000 -12.85%
1988 297,920,000 -13.03%
1989 307,692,300 +3.28%
1990 280,784,300 -8.75%
1991 270,588,200 -3.63%
1992 276,190,500 +2.07%
1993 279,365,100 +1.15%
1994 305,200,000 +9.25%
1995 310,800,000 +1.83%
1996 309,200,000 -0.51%
1997 308,400,000 -0.26%
1998 284,400,000 -7.78%
1999 292,800,000 +2.95%
2000 288,000,000 -1.64%
2001 278,400,000 -3.33%
2002 288,400,000 +3.59%
2003 303,600,000 +5.27%
2004 305,600,000 +0.66%
2005 298,200,000 -2.42%
2006 301,000,000 +0.94%
2007 294,000,000 -2.33%
2008 332,400,000 +13.06%
2009 334,000,000 +0.48%
2010 335,200,000 +0.36%
2011 338,100,000 +0.87%
2012 384,400,000 +13.69%
2013 478,200,000 +24.4%
2014 472,500,000 -1.19%
2015 462,700,000 -2.07%
2016 452,400,000 -2.23%
2017 443,300,000 -2.01%
2018 432,400,000 -2.46%
2019 415,800,000 -3.84%
2020 401,300,000 -3.49%
2021 402,100,000 +0.2%
2022 400,300,000 -0.45%
2023 401,800,000 +0.37%
2024 396,000,000 -1.44%
2025 390,100,000 -1.49%

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: 2026-01-15 02:38