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ETN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

ETN has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 4.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.08%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.06
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.52%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.08%
Payout Ratio 35.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 10% (S&P 500: 14.9%)
Total Return 5y: 277.6% (S&P 500: 104.7%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
LIGHT 3,260 M 6.68% 5.82%
NEX 6,623 M 2.27% 6.31%
ATKR 2,112 M 2.04% 5.52%
EMR 74,881 M 1.65% 3.37%
LR 43,361 M 1.53% 3.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VRT 64,490 M 83.4% 98.3%
NEX 6,623 M 48.7% 64.8%
ST 4,228 M 20.6% 100%
LR 43,361 M 11.8% 99.3%
AME 41,405 M 11.7% 94.3%

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LR
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 1.53% Yield
HUBB
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MRN
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ROK
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ESP
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ETN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-07 2025-08-07 2025-08-22 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.29%
2025-05-05 2025-05-05 2025-05-23 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.35%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-28 Quarterly 1.04 10.6% 0.38%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.28%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.37%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.3%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.94 9.3% 0.31%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.86 0% 0.39%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.86 0% 0.39%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.86 0% 0.51%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.86 6.2% 0.49%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.52%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.54%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.58%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.81 6.6% 0.56%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.44%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.46%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.53%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.76 4.1% 0.55%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.73 0% 0.68%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.73 2.8% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-09 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.71 7.6% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.66 10% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.6 5.3% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.57 3.6% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.55 12.2% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-21 Quarterly 0.49 16.7% N/A
2013-10-31 2013-11-04 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2013-08-01 2013-08-05 2013-08-23 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-06 2013-05-24 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A

ETN Dividend FAQ

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) is a global power-management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with operations across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. The business is organized into five segments: Electrical Americas, Electrical Global, Aerospace, Vehicle, and eMobility.

What is the Dividend Yield of ETN?

As of October 2025, ETN`s dividend yield is 1.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.06 USD by the current share price of 375.37.

Does ETN pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, ETN paid a dividend of 4.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-07 and the payout was 1.04 USD.

How often does ETN pay dividends?

ETN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ETN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-07.

Will ETN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eaton (ETN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ETN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of ETN?

ETN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.52% per year.
Strong growth: ETN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ETN?

ETN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.08%. If you bought ETN's shares at 99.41 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.08% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ETN?

ETN Payout Consistency is 97.1%. 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 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ETN have a good Dividend Yield?

ETN`s 1.08% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN is 35.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ETN?

ETN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ETN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ETN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Eaton`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.16% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Eaton ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2011-03-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 393,712,000
1986 393,064,000 -0.16%
1987 342,560,000 -12.85%
1988 297,920,000 -13.03%
1989 307,692,300 +3.28%
1990 280,784,300 -8.75%
1991 270,588,200 -3.63%
1992 276,190,500 +2.07%
1993 279,365,100 +1.15%
1994 305,200,000 +9.25%
1995 310,800,000 +1.83%
1996 309,200,000 -0.51%
1997 308,400,000 -0.26%
1998 284,400,000 -7.78%
1999 292,800,000 +2.95%
2000 288,000,000 -1.64%
2001 278,400,000 -3.33%
2002 288,400,000 +3.59%
2003 303,600,000 +5.27%
2004 305,600,000 +0.66%
2005 298,200,000 -2.42%
2006 301,000,000 +0.94%
2007 294,000,000 -2.33%
2008 332,400,000 +13.06%
2009 334,000,000 +0.48%
2010 335,200,000 +0.36%
2011 338,100,000 +0.87%
2012 384,400,000 +13.69%
2013 478,200,000 +24.4%
2014 472,500,000 -1.19%
2015 462,700,000 -2.07%
2016 452,400,000 -2.23%
2017 443,300,000 -2.01%
2018 432,400,000 -2.46%
2019 415,800,000 -3.84%
2020 401,300,000 -3.49%
2021 402,100,000 +0.2%
2022 400,300,000 -0.45%
2023 401,800,000 +0.37%
2024 396,000,000 -1.44%
2025 392,500,000 -0.88%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-19 20:34