EVF Dividend History & Analysis | 9.8% Yield
EVF has a dividend yield of 9.8% and paid 0.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
9.77%
Dividends per Share 12m
0.55
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
9.67%
Overall Dividend Rating
91.60%
Yield on Cost 5y
14.68%
Payout Ratio
56.3%
Payouts in the last 12m
12
Payout Consistency 5y
68.26%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXLC | 1,647 M | 35.2% | 76.6% |
| ECC | 889 M | 30.5% | 70.1% |
| GGT | 142 M | 31.5% | 37.5% |
| OCCI | 162 M | 26.9% | 39.9% |
| OXSQ | 175 M | 24.6% | 41.8% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (5y CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT | 1,650 M | 131% | 80.0% |
| NOAH | 782 M | 130% | 26.0% |
| FSCO | 1,480 M | 98.0% | 75.0% |
| BCAT | 1,550 M | 91.1% | 82.5% |
| MSIF | 799 M | 90.1% | 100% |
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EVF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 2025-08-13 | 2025-08-25 | Monthly | 0.04 | -4.8% | 0.73% |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-23 | Monthly | 0.042 | -2.3% | 0.74% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-26 | Monthly | 0.043 | -2.3% | 0.77% |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-23 | Monthly | 0.044 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-22 | Monthly | 0.044 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-21 | Monthly | 0.044 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-24 | Monthly | 0.044 | -6.4% | 0.7% |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-22 | Monthly | 0.047 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-19 | Monthly | 0.047 | -2.1% | 0.76% |
| 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-11 | 2024-11-18 | Monthly | 0.048 | -7.7% | 0.77% |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-18 | Monthly | 0.052 | -3.7% | 0.84% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-20 | Monthly | 0.054 | -1.8% | 0.87% |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-19 | Monthly | 0.055 | -9.8% | 0.89% |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-18 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-20 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-20 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2024-04-10 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-18 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-18 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-20 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-15 | Monthly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-18 | Monthly | 0.061 | 8.9% | 1.01% |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-20 | Monthly | 0.056 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-19 | Monthly | 0.056 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-18 | Monthly | 0.056 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-18 | Monthly | 0.056 | 5.7% | 0.99% |
| 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-20 | Monthly | 0.053 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-20 | Monthly | 0.053 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-18 | Monthly | 0.053 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-20 | Monthly | 0.053 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-20 | Monthly | 0.053 | 1.9% | 0.95% |
| 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-21 | Monthly | 0.052 | 4% | 0.92% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-13 | Monthly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-19 | Monthly | 0.05 | 22% | 0.91% |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-18 | Monthly | 0.041 | 2.5% | 0.76% |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-20 | Monthly | 0.04 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-19 | Monthly | 0.04 | 5.3% | 0.72% |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-18 | Monthly | 0.038 | 2.7% | 0.66% |
| 2022-07-08 | 2022-07-11 | 2022-07-18 | Monthly | 0.037 | 2.8% | 0.69% |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-21 | Monthly | 0.036 | 2.9% | 0.63% |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-19 | Monthly | 0.035 | 9.4% | 0.6% |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-18 | Monthly | 0.032 | -3% | 0.5% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-18 | Monthly | 0.033 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-18 | Monthly | 0.033 | 0% | 0.48% |
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-20 | Monthly | 0.033 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-20 | Monthly | 0.033 | 3.1% | 0.49% |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-19 | Monthly | 0.032 | 3.2% | 0.45% |
| 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-19 | Monthly | 0.031 | -3.1% | 0.44% |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-13 | 2021-09-20 | Monthly | 0.032 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-19 | Monthly | 0.032 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-19 | Monthly | 0.032 | 0% | 0.47% |
EVF Dividend FAQ
Eaton Vance Senior Income Closed Fund (NYSE:EVF) is a US-based common stock operating within the Asset Management & Custody Banks sub-industry. The funds primary objective is to provide a high level of current income, primarily through investments in senior floating-rate loans.
What is the Dividend Yield of EVF?
As of August 2025, EVF`s dividend yield is 9.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.55 USD by the current share price of 5.56.Does EVF pay a dividend?
As of August 2025, EVF paid a dividend of 0.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-13 and the payout was 0.04 USD.How often does EVF pay dividends?
EVF pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EVF has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-13.Will EVF pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Senior Income (EVF) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EVF?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Senior Income (EVF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of EVF?
EVF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.67% per year.
Strong growth: EVF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of EVF?
EVF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.7%. If you bought EVF's shares at 3.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.7% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EVF?
EVF Payout Consistency is 87.3%.
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.
Moderately consistent: Eaton Vance Senior Income has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does EVF have a good Dividend Yield?
EVF`s 9.77% 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 EVF?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EVF is 56.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.What is the Dividend Rating of EVF?
EVF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 91.60%. 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: 2025-08-27 02:47