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Eaton (ETN) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (ETN) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 1.33%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.86
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.51%
Payout Ratio 35.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.3%
Total Return 12m: -17.68%
#43 in Group
Total Return 5y: 272.05%
#12 in Group
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ETN 107,411m 1.33% 5.51%
ELT 121m 6.37% 88.7%
LIGHT 2,850m 15.6% 22.2%
MRN 515m 5.54% 8.32%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
ETN 107,411m 5.19% 35.7%
VRT 28,273m 62.4% 4.40%
FAG 1,079m 37.7% 77.4%
NEX 4,301m 34.6% 37.1%

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ETN Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.28%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.94 0.37%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.94 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 0.39%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.86 0.39%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.86 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 0.52%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.81 0.54%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.81 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 0.44%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.76 0.46%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.76 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 0.68%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.73 0.72%
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.73 0.96%
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.73 2.8%
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.71
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.71
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.71
2019-03-07 2019-03-09 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.71 7.6%
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.66
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.66
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.66
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.66 10%
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.6
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.6
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.6
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.6 5.3%
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.57
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.57
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.57
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.57 3.6%
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.55
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.55
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.55

ETN Dividend FAQ

Does ETN pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, ETN paid a dividend of 3.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of ETN?

As of April 2025, ETN`s dividend yield is 1.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.86M USD by the current share price of 260.85.

How often does ETN pay dividends?

ETN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ETN has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ETN?

The next ex-dividend date for Eaton (ETN) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of ETN?

ETN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.19M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ETN?

ETN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.51M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Eaton five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.86M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (70.11):

What is the Payout Consistency of ETN?

ETN Payout Consistency is 99.3%.
Highly consistent: Eaton has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ETN have a good Dividend Yield?

ETN`s 1.33% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ETN is 35.7%. 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 62.98%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

ETN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ETN`s Outstanding Shares?

Eaton`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.27% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -50.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Eaton ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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%