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ETN Eaton dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Eaton's most recent quarterly dividend was on Mar 8, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.94 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.52 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.18% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.08, or 9% from the previous payment.

Key dates

  • ETN last dividend date: Mar 8, 2024
  • ETN next dividend date: Not announced
ETN dividend stats
DPS
$3.52
Dividend yield
1.18%
Payout ratio
43.7%
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
1.43%
Payout ratio
29.9%

Dividend yield

What is Eaton current dividend yield

Eaton's dividend yield of 1.18% is above the industry average but below the Industrials sector average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.43%, Eaton's dividend yield is 17% lower. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 2.4% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is ETN dividend payout history and dates

Eaton has been paying dividends since 1994. ETN has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 87% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 43%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 8, 2024 Mar 29, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 $0.94 normal
Nov 3, 2023 Nov 24, 2023 Oct 24, 2023 $0.86 normal
Aug 4, 2023 Aug 25, 2023 Jul 26, 2023 $0.86 normal
May 5, 2023 May 26, 2023 Apr 25, 2023 $0.86 normal
Mar 3, 2023 Mar 24, 2023 Feb 23, 2023 $0.86 normal
Nov 9, 2022 Nov 30, 2022 Oct 25, 2022 $0.81 normal
Aug 11, 2022 Aug 26, 2022 Jul 27, 2022 $0.81 normal
May 12, 2022 May 27, 2022 Apr 26, 2022 $0.81 normal
Mar 10, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Feb 23, 2022 $0.81 normal
Nov 10, 2021 Nov 30, 2021 Oct 27, 2021 $0.76 normal
Aug 12, 2021 Aug 27, 2021 Jul 28, 2021 $0.76 normal
May 13, 2021 May 28, 2021 Apr 28, 2021 $0.76 normal
Mar 15, 2021 Mar 30, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 $0.76 normal
Nov 5, 2020 Nov 20, 2020 Oct 27, 2020 $0.73 normal
Aug 13, 2020 Aug 28, 2020 Jul 22, 2020 $0.73 normal
May 13, 2020 May 29, 2020 Apr 22, 2020 $0.73 normal
Mar 12, 2020 Mar 27, 2020 Feb 25, 2020 $0.73 normal
Oct 31, 2019 Nov 15, 2019 Oct 22, 2019 $0.71 normal
Aug 1, 2019 Aug 16, 2019 Jul 23, 2019 $0.71 normal
May 2, 2019 May 17, 2019 Apr 23, 2019 $0.71 normal
Mar 7, 2019 Mar 22, 2019 Feb 27, 2019 $0.71 normal
Nov 1, 2018 Nov 16, 2018 Oct 23, 2018 $0.66 normal
Aug 2, 2018 Aug 17, 2018 Jul 24, 2018 $0.66 normal
May 3, 2018 May 18, 2018 Apr 24, 2018 $0.66 normal
Mar 9, 2018 Mar 23, 2018 Feb 28, 2018 $0.66 normal
Nov 2, 2017 Nov 17, 2017 Oct 24, 2017 $0.6 normal
Aug 2, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 Jul 25, 2017 $0.6 normal
May 3, 2017 May 19, 2017 Apr 25, 2017 $0.6 normal
Mar 2, 2017 Mar 17, 2017 Feb 22, 2017 $0.6 normal
Nov 3, 2016 Nov 18, 2016 Oct 25, 2016 $0.57 normal
Aug 3, 2016 Aug 19, 2016 Jul 26, 2016 $0.57 normal
May 4, 2016 May 20, 2016 Apr 26, 2016 $0.57 normal
Mar 3, 2016 Mar 18, 2016 Feb 24, 2016 $0.57 normal
Nov 5, 2015 Nov 20, 2015 Oct 27, 2015 $0.55 normal
Jul 30, 2015 Aug 21, 2015 Jul 21, 2015 $0.55 normal

Eaton dividend payout ratio

What is Eaton dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Eaton's payout ratio of 43.7% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 29.9%, Eaton's payout ratio is 46% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

ETN dividend vs peer dividends

How does ETN dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
EMR Emerson Electric Co 1.88% $2.09 10.8%
AOS Smith A O Corp 1.44% $1.24 33.4%
ETN Eaton Corp plc 1.18% $3.52 43.7%
AME Ametek Inc 0.57% $1.03 18.1%

Frequently asked questions

Does Eaton pay a dividend?

Yes, Eaton has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.

When is Eaton's next dividend?

Currently ETN's next dividend date is unknown, however based on the recent dividend frequency we project that it will likely be in June 2024.

When was ETN's last dividend?

Eaton's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 8, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.94 per share.

How much dividend does Eaton pay (per share)?

On an annual basis ETN pays $3.52 per share.

What is Eaton's dividend yield?

Currently Eaton's dividend yield is 1.18%.

How often does Eaton pay dividends?

Eaton pays four dividends per year.

What is Eaton's dividend payout ratio?

Eaton's dividend payout ratio is 43.7%.

Does Eaton pay a good dividend?

Eaton's dividend yield is below the Industrials sector average.