EFT Dividend History & Analysis | 9% Yield
EFT has a dividend yield of 9% and paid 1.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
8.96%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
7.98%
Consistency Lifetime
92.4%
Yield on Cost 5y
12.09%
Payout FCF
118.9%
Streak Years
22
Dividend Rating
81.57%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
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 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECC | 709 M | 24.3% | 44.7% |
| OXLC | 1,177 M | 28.3% | 29.2% |
| ECAT | 1,534 M | 22.0% | 36.5% |
| OCCI | 129 M | 24.3% | 30.5% |
| BCAT | 1,540 M | 22.4% | 31.2% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT | 1,534 M | 144% | 91.7% |
| FSCO | 1,204 M | 105% | 90.0% |
| OPFI | 831 M | 108% | 100% |
| SUNS | 126 M | 90.5% | 100% |
| OWL | 21,322 M | 60.1% | 100% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks
BUI
BlackRock Utility
10.47% Yield
10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
7.98% Yield
7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
11.74% Yield
11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
2.10% Yield
2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
14.80% Yield
14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
6.56% Yield
6.56% Yield
EFT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-15 | Monthly | 0.086 | 7.5% | 0.77% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.08 | -7% | 0.7% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.086 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.086 | -3.4% | 0.74% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.089 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.089 | -3.3% | 0.74% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.092 | -2.1% | 0.73% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.094 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.094 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.094 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.094 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.094 | -8.7% | 0.71% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-15 | Monthly | 0.103 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.103 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.103 | -5.5% | 0.77% |
| 2024-10-23 | 2024-10-23 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.109 | -0.9% | 0.83% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.11 | -3.5% | 0.86% |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.114 | -3.4% | 0.87% |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.118 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.118 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.118 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.118 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.118 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.118 | -25.3% | 0.89% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-15 | Other | 0.158 | 33.9% | 1.24% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.118 | 1.7% | 0.94% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.116 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.116 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.116 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.116 | 5.5% | 0.97% |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.11 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.11 | -0.9% | 0.97% |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.111 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-04-21 | 2023-04-24 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.111 | 4.7% | 0.97% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.106 | 1.9% | 0.94% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.104 | 33.3% | 0.87% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-13 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-23 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-22 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-28 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-24 | 2022-01-31 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2022-01-12 | 0.078 | 0% | 0.5% | |||
| 2021-12-22 | 2021-12-24 | 2021-12-31 | Monthly | 0.078 | 0% | 0.53% |
EFT Dividend FAQ
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (NYSE:EFT) is a closed-ended mutual fund launched on June 29 2004 that invests primarily in senior, secured floating-rate loans issued by U.S. borrowers across a broad set of sectors.
What is the Dividend Yield of EFT?
As of February 2026, EFT`s dividend yield is 8.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.08 USD by the current share price of 11.25.Does EFT pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, EFT paid a dividend of 1.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.086 USD.How often does EFT pay dividends?
EFT pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EFT has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.EFT dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EFT for the next 4 payments are between 0.107 (+24.4%) and 0.108 (+25.6%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will EFT pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.086 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Floating (EFT) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EFT?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton Vance Floating (EFT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of EFT?
EFT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.98% per year.
Strong growth: EFT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of EFT?
EFT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.1%. If you bought EFT's shares at 8.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.1% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EFT?
EFT Payout Consistency is 92.4%.
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 Floating has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does EFT have a good Dividend Yield?
EFT`s 8.96% 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 EFT?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EFT is 1.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.What is the Dividend Rating of EFT?
EFT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 81.57%. 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: 2026-02-08 02:17