EIPI Dividend History & Analysis | 9.7% Yield
EIPI has a dividend yield of 9.7% and paid 1.93 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 421 M | 87.5% | 293% |
| ICOI | 25 M | 110% | 238% |
| NVDY | 1,554 M | 67.9% | 296% |
| SMCY | 149 M | 103% | 131% |
| MSTY | 1,277 M | 96.7% | 115% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 421 M | 945% | 83.3% |
| GQI | 183 M | 473% | 87.5% |
| XPAY | 95 M | 488% | 83.3% |
| TSPY | 225 M | 304% | 100% |
| QDVO | 599 M | 286% | 100% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Derivative Income
6.02% Yield
5.19% Yield
9.76% Yield
13.90% Yield
8.37% Yield
EIPI Dividend History: Last 22 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-30 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.63% | |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.63% | |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-31 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.64% | |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.63% | |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-29 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.63% | |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-31 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.64% | |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | 0.125 | 0% | 0.64% | |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.125 | -70.9% | 0.62% |
| 2025-02-13 | 0.43 | 244% | 2.15% | |||
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | -64.8% | 0.6% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.355 | 184% | 1.79% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.67% |
EIPI Dividend FAQ
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (NYSE ARCA:EIPI) is a non-diversified U.S. ETF that, under normal market conditions, must allocate at least 80 % of its net assets (including any investment-purpose borrowings) to securities that provide exposure to energy companies. The fund’s holdings are allowed to be highly concentrated, with more than 25 % of assets potentially invested in any single industry or sub-industry within the broader energy sector.
What is the Dividend Yield of EIPI?
As of February 2026, EIPI`s dividend yield is 9.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.93 USD by the current share price of 21.25.Does EIPI pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, EIPI paid a dividend of 1.93 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-21 and the payout was 0.125 USD.How often does EIPI pay dividends?
EIPI pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EIPI has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-21.EIPI dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EIPI for the next 4 payments are between 0.103 (-17.6%) and 0.166 (+32.8%).This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.
Will EIPI pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (EIPI) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EIPI?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (EIPI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of EIPI?
EIPI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 56.9% per year.
Strong growth: EIPI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of EIPI?
EIPI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.4%. If you bought EIPI's shares at 15.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.93 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.4% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EIPI?
EIPI 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: Exchange-Traded Fund VIII has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does EIPI have a good Dividend Yield?
EIPI`s 9.71% 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 EIPI?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EIPI is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of EIPI?
EIPI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.22%. 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: 2026-02-01 02:18