EVSD Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

EVSD has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 2.19 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.27%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 62.60%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.73%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 50.86%

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 Short-Term Bond

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
HIGH 142 M 7.47% 8.92%
SDSI 171 M 5.35% 6.04%
FSIG 1,453 M 5.14% 5.81%
NBSD 802 M 5.0% 5.51%
LDSF 151 M 4.94% 5.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FSIG 1,453 M 156% 91.7%
HIGH 142 M 123% 82.8%
SBND 142 M 79.9% 91.7%
CGSD 1,965 M 93.5% 88.9%
AVSF 671 M 71.3% 100%

EVSD Dividend History: Last 19 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-23 2025-12-23 2025-12-30 Monthly 0.2329 16.4% 0.45%
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-04 Monthly 0.2 1% 0.39%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-06 Monthly 0.198 8.6% 0.39%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-06 Monthly 0.1823 -9.7% 0.35%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-05 Monthly 0.2018 -2.2% 0.39%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-06 Monthly 0.2064 10.6% 0.4%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-07 Monthly 0.1866 -7% 0.37%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-05 Monthly 0.2006 10.3% 0.39%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-06 Monthly 0.1819 -10% 0.36%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-04 Monthly 0.2022 4.9% 0.4%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-06 Monthly 0.1927 -4.6% 0.38%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-06 Monthly 0.202 -2.5% 0.4%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-27 Monthly 0.2072 1.3% 0.41%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-05 Monthly 0.2046 -4.7% 0.41%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-06 Monthly 0.2148 3.7% 0.43%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-04 Monthly 0.207 -3% 0.41%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-06 Monthly 0.2135 -11.3% 0.42%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-06 Monthly 0.2406 33.4% 0.48%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-05 Monthly 0.1803 0% 0.36%

EVSD Dividend FAQ

EVSD is a U.S.-based short-duration bond ETF that targets an average portfolio duration of roughly three years or less by holding a diversified mix of U.S. government securities, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

What is the Dividend Yield of EVSD?

As of February 2026, EVSD`s dividend yield is 4.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.19 USD by the current share price of 51.52.

Does EVSD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EVSD paid a dividend of 2.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 0.23287 USD.

How often does EVSD pay dividends?

EVSD pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EVSD has issued 11 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-23.

EVSD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EVSD for the next 4 payments are between 0.188 (-19.3%) and 0.201 (-13.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EVSD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.23287 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Short (EVSD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EVSD?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of EVSD?

EVSD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 62.6% per year.
Strong growth: EVSD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EVSD?

EVSD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.73%. If you bought EVSD's shares at 46.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.19 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EVSD?

EVSD 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 Vance Short has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EVSD have a good Dividend Yield?

EVSD`s 4.27% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EVSD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EVSD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of EVSD?

EVSD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.86%. 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: 2026-01-30 14:19