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ETN Eaton dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Eaton's most recent dividend was on Nov 4, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.94 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.76 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.11% based on its recent close price.

Key dates

  • ETN last dividend date: Nov 4, 2024
ETN dividend stats
DPS
$3.76
Dividend yield
1.1%
Payout ratio
39.8%
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
1.47%
Payout ratio
33.2%

Dividend yield

What is Eaton current dividend yield

Eaton's dividend yield of 1.11% is below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.47%, Eaton's dividend yield is 24% lower. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 2.3% 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 dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 9% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 42% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 23%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Nov 4, 2024 $0.94 1.14%
Aug 5, 2024 $0.94 1.35%
May 3, 2024 $0.94 1.12%
Mar 8, 2024 $0.94 1.18%
Nov 3, 2023 $0.86 1.6%
Aug 4, 2023 $0.86 1.57%
May 5, 2023 $0.86 1.95%
Mar 3, 2023 $0.86 1.85%
Nov 9, 2022 $0.81 2.07%
Aug 11, 2022 $0.81 2.13%
May 12, 2022 $0.81 2.22%
Mar 10, 2022 $0.81 2.09%
Nov 10, 2021 $0.76 1.77%
Aug 12, 2021 $0.76 1.8%
May 13, 2021 $0.76 2.04%
Mar 15, 2021 $0.76 2.64%
Nov 5, 2020 $0.73 3.32%
Aug 13, 2020 $0.73 3.58%
May 13, 2020 $0.73 4.89%
Apr 13, 2020 $0.73 4.58%
Mar 12, 2020 $0.73 3.77%
Oct 31, 2019 $0.71 4.02%
Aug 1, 2019 $0.71 3.49%
May 2, 2019 $0.71 3.37%
Mar 7, 2019 $0.71 3.37%
Nov 1, 2018 $0.66 3.58%
Aug 2, 2018 $0.66 3.18%
May 3, 2018 $0.66 3.45%
Mar 9, 2018 $0.66 2.96%
Nov 2, 2017 $0.6 3.02%
Aug 2, 2017 $0.6 3.2%
May 3, 2017 $0.6 3.07%
Mar 2, 2017 $0.6 3.2%
Nov 3, 2016 $0.57 3.82%
Aug 3, 2016 $0.57 3.52%
May 4, 2016 $0.57 3.67%
Mar 3, 2016 $0.57 3.84%
Nov 5, 2015 $0.55 3.85%
Jul 30, 2015 $0.55 3.5%
Apr 30, 2015 $0.55 3.74%
Mar 5, 2015 $0.55 2.91%

Eaton dividend payout ratio

What is Eaton dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Eaton's payout ratio of 39.8% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 33.2%, Eaton's payout ratio is 20% 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
AOS Smith A O Corp 1.89% $1.3 34.1%
EMR Emerson Electric Co 1.67% $2.1 61.1%
ETN Eaton Corp plc 1.1% $3.76 39.8%
AME Ametek Inc 0.61% $1.12 19.4%

Frequently asked questions

Does Eaton pay a dividend?

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

When was ETN's last dividend?

Eaton's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 4, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.94 per share.

How much dividend does Eaton pay (per share)?

On an annual basis ETN pays $3.76 per share.

What is Eaton's dividend yield?

Currently Eaton's dividend yield is 1.11%.

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 39.8%.

Does Eaton pay a good dividend?

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

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from and Sharadar.