EIG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

EIG has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.84%
Payout Ratio 5.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.95%
Consistency Lifetime 94.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.79%
Payout FCF 56.7%
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 61.85%

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: -6.4%
Total Return 5y: 72.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
DGICA 689 M 5.16% 6.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

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EIG 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
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.83%
2025-08-13 2025-08-13 2025-08-27 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.76%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-28 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.65%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.59%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.56%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-08-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.66%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-22 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% 0.7%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.64%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.72%
2023-08-08 2023-08-09 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.72%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% 0.73%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.26 -79.2% 0.6%
2022-12-05 2022-12-06 2022-12-20 Other 1.25 380.8% 2.82%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.59%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.26 -74% 0.67%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Other 1 284.6% 2.44%
2022-05-10 2022-05-11 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.26 4% 0.66%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.64%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-11-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.62%
2021-08-03 2021-08-04 2021-08-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.6%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.61%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.75%
2020-11-03 2020-11-04 2020-11-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-08-04 2020-08-05 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-05-05 2020-05-06 2020-05-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2019-11-05 2019-11-06 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-08-06 2019-08-07 2019-08-21 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-03-05 2019-03-06 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-08-07 2018-08-08 2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-03-06 2017-03-08 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.15 66.7% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-23 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-05-09 2016-05-11 2016-05-25 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.09 50% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-08-10 2015-08-12 2015-08-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-11 2015-05-13 2015-05-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-02 2015-03-04 2015-03-18 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-11-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-08-11 2014-08-13 2014-08-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-05-12 2014-05-14 2014-05-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-03-03 2014-03-05 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

EIG Dividend FAQ

Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) is a U.S.–based property-and-casualty insurer that underwrites workers’ compensation policies primarily for small-business clients in low- to medium-hazard industries. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the firm distributes its products through a mix of local, regional, specialty, and national insurance agents and brokers, as well as through trade associations and direct-to-consumer channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of EIG?

As of February 2026, EIG`s dividend yield is 2.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.26 USD by the current share price of 45.46.

Does EIG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EIG paid a dividend of 1.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-12 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does EIG pay dividends?

EIG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EIG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-12.

EIG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EIG for the next 4 payments are between 0.393 (+22.8%) and 0.406 (+26.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will EIG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Employers Holdings (EIG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EIG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Employers Holdings (EIG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EIG?

EIG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.95% per year.
Strong growth: EIG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EIG?

EIG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.79%. If you bought EIG's shares at 26.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EIG?

EIG Payout Consistency is 94.7%. 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: Employers Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EIG have a good Dividend Yield?

EIG`s 2.84% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EIG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EIG is 5.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EIG?

EIG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.85%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EIG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EIG's Outstanding Shares?

Employers Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has EIG ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2006 52,715,200
2007 49,988,200 -5.17%
2008 48,576,700 -2.82%
2009 42,722,500 -12.05%
2010 38,674,200 -9.48%
2011 32,649,200 -15.58%
2012 31,152,800 -4.58%
2013 32,139,100 +3.17%
2014 31,740,900 -1.24%
2015 32,747,800 +3.17%
2016 32,861,100 +0.35%
2017 33,219,900 +1.09%
2018 33,390,500 +0.51%
2019 32,120,900 -3.8%
2020 29,227,900 -9.01%
2021 28,178,200 -3.59%
2022 27,435,100 -2.64%
2023 25,801,400 -5.95%
2024 24,982,500 -3.17%
2025 24,136,200 -3.39%

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 04:24