EVV Dividend History & Analysis | 8.8% Yield

EVV has a dividend yield of 8.8% and paid 0.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.81%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -7.49%
Consistency Lifetime 92.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.30%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 38.25%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Multisector Bond

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GOF 1,864 M 15.3% 20.6%
PDI 1,676 M 14.1% 19.3%
VGI 109 M 12.4% 15.3%
PHK 763 M 11.9% 16.0%
FTF 223 M 11.8% 16.1%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JLS 97 M 17.6% 90.0%
FMY 55 M 4.29% 92.6%
PDI 1,676 M 0.06% 93.9%
DLY 786 M 0.02% 98.0%

EVV 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
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 2026-01-26 0.073 0% 0.74%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-24 Monthly 0.073 0% 0.73%
2025-11-13 2025-11-13 2025-11-26 Monthly 0.073 -1.4% 0.73%
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 2025-10-23 Monthly 0.074 0% 0.74%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-24 Monthly 0.074 1.4% 0.72%
2025-08-13 2025-08-13 2025-08-25 Monthly 0.073 -1.4% 0.72%
2025-07-11 2025-07-11 2025-07-23 Monthly 0.074 1.4% 0.72%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-26 Monthly 0.073 1.4% 0.73%
2025-05-13 2025-05-13 2025-05-23 Monthly 0.072 -1.4% 0.73%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-04-22 Monthly 0.073 -1.4% 0.77%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-21 Monthly 0.074 1.4% 0.74%
2025-02-13 2025-02-13 2025-02-24 Monthly 0.073 0% 0.72%
2025-01-13 2025-01-13 2025-01-22 Monthly 0.073 -7.6% 0.74%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2024-12-19 Monthly 0.079 0% 0.77%
2024-11-08 2024-11-11 2024-11-18 Monthly 0.079 -2.5% 0.76%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-10-18 Monthly 0.081 0% 0.79%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-20 Monthly 0.081 1.3% 0.79%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-19 Monthly 0.08 1.3% 0.8%
2024-07-11 2024-07-11 2024-07-18 Monthly 0.079 0% 0.81%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-20 Monthly 0.079 1.3% 0.8%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-20 Monthly 0.078 -2.5% 0.8%
2024-04-10 2024-04-11 2024-04-18 Monthly 0.08 1.3% 0.84%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-18 Monthly 0.079 -1.3% 0.8%
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-20 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.81%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-19 Monthly 0.08 2.6% 0.82%
2023-12-08 2023-12-11 2023-12-18 Monthly 0.078 4% 0.84%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-20 Monthly 0.075 -2.6% 0.84%
2023-10-11 2023-10-12 2023-10-19 Monthly 0.077 -1.3% 0.86%
2023-09-08 2023-09-11 2023-09-18 Monthly 0.078 -1.3% 0.85%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-18 Monthly 0.079 1.3% 0.84%
2023-07-12 2023-07-13 2023-07-20 Monthly 0.078 1.3% 0.84%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-20 Monthly 0.077 -2.5% 0.84%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-18 Monthly 0.079 0% 0.85%
2023-04-12 2023-04-13 2023-04-20 Monthly 0.079 -21% 0.82%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-03-20 Monthly 0.1 0% 1%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-02-21 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.96%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-20 Monthly 0.1 0% 1.01%
2022-12-09 2022-12-12 2022-12-19 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.99%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-11-18 Monthly 0.1 0% 1.02%
2022-10-12 2022-10-13 2022-10-20 Monthly 0.1 0% 1.1%
2022-09-09 2022-09-12 2022-09-19 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.95%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-18 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.88%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-07-18 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.97%
2022-06-10 2022-06-13 2022-06-21 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.95%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-05-19 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.96%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-18 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.85%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-18 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.86%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-18 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.82%
2022-01-12 2022-01-13 2022-01-20 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.77%
2021-12-10 2021-12-13 2021-12-20 Monthly 0.1 0% 0.76%

EVV Dividend FAQ

Eaton Vance Limited Duration IF (NYSE MKT: EVV) is a U.S.-based mutual fund that invests across multiple bond sectors, focusing on a limited-duration mandate to manage interest-rate risk.

What is the Dividend Yield of EVV?

As of February 2026, EVV`s dividend yield is 8.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.88 USD by the current share price of 9.93.

Does EVV pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EVV paid a dividend of 0.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-14 and the payout was 0.073 USD.

How often does EVV pay dividends?

EVV pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EVV has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-14.

EVV dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EVV for the next 4 payments are between 0.065 (-11.0%) and 0.069 (-5.5%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will EVV pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.073 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Duration IF (EVV) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EVV?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of EVV?

EVV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -7.49% per year.
Negative growth: EVV's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of EVV?

EVV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.3%. If you bought EVV's shares at 7.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EVV?

EVV Payout Consistency is 92.9%. 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 Vance Duration IF has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EVV have a good Dividend Yield?

EVV`s 8.81% 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 EVV?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EVV is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of EVV?

EVV`s Overall Dividend Rating is 38.25%. 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: 2026-02-03 04:23