ESPO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

ESPO has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 1.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.24%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -12.80%
Consistency Lifetime 75.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.75%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 4.54%

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: 5.2%
Total Return 5y: 28.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Communications

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IXP 712 M 3.06% 4.89%
IYZ 677 M 2.29% 2.43%
XLC 26,937 M 1.20% 1.95%
XTL 242 M 1.23% 1.71%
VOX 6,230 M 1.05% 1.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
XLC 26,937 M 23.4% 98.7%
HERO 97 M 21.5% 84.0%
IXP 712 M 25.0% 86.8%
VOX 6,230 M 10.0% 87.9%
FCOM 1,929 M 8.56% 86.4%

ESPO Dividend History: Last 8 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-26 Annual 1.289 253.2% 1.25%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-24 Annual 0.365 -32.7% 0.43%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-22 Annual 0.542 38.3% 0.97%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-23 Annual 0.392 -82.4% 0.91%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-27 Annual 2.229 2522.4% 3.45%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-28 Annual 0.085 2.4% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-30 Other 0.083 730% N/A
2018-12-20 2018-12-21 2018-12-27 Other 0.01 0% N/A

ESPO Dividend FAQ

The VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NASDAQ: ESPO) is a U.S.–registered, non-diversified ETF that aims to track a global index covering the video-gaming and eSports ecosystem. By mandate, at least 80 % of its net assets are allocated to the securities that compose the benchmark, which may include foreign-denominated shares and depositary receipts.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESPO?

As of February 2026, ESPO`s dividend yield is 1.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.29 USD by the current share price of 94.87.

Does ESPO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ESPO paid a dividend of 1.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 1.289 USD.

How often does ESPO pay dividends?

ESPO pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, ESPO has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

ESPO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESPO for the next 4 payments are between 0.555 (-56.9%) and 0.912 (-29.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ESPO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.289 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Video Gaming eSports (ESPO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESPO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Video Gaming eSports (ESPO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ESPO?

ESPO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -12.8% per year.
Negative growth: ESPO's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of ESPO?

ESPO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.75%. If you bought ESPO's shares at 73.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ESPO?

ESPO Payout Consistency is 75.6%. 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: Video Gaming eSports has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ESPO have a good Dividend Yield?

ESPO`s 1.24% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESPO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESPO is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESPO?

ESPO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 4.54%. 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