ETN
Eaton
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: ETN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.05%
Payout ratio: 41.7%
Eaton's most recent dividend was on May 8, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.1 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.28 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.09% based on its recent close price.
ETN dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Eaton Dividend yield
Eaton's dividend yield of 1.09% is below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.49%, Eaton's dividend yield is 27% lower. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 1.6% of the last 5 years.
ETN Dividend history
Eaton has been paying dividends since 1991. ETN has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 8% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 11%.
Eaton Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $1.1 | 1.07% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $1.1 | 1.17% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $1.04 | 1.1% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $1.04 | 1.13% |
| May 5, 2025 | $1.04 | 1.33% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.04 | 1.39% |
| 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
Payout ratio
Eaton's payout ratio of 41.7% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 32.7%, Eaton's payout ratio is 28% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ETN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOS Smith A O Corp | 2.37% | $1.42 | 37.8% |
| EMR Emerson Electric Co | 1.49% | $2.19 | 50.4% |
| ETN Eaton Corp plc | 1.05% | $4.28 | 41.7% |
| AME Ametek Inc | 0.55% | $1.27 | 19.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Eaton pay a dividend?
Yes, Eaton has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was ETN's last dividend?
Eaton's last dividend ex-date was on May 8, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.1 per share.
How much dividend does Eaton pay (per share)?
On an annual basis ETN pays $4.28 per share.
What is Eaton's dividend yield?
Currently Eaton's dividend yield is 1.09%.
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 41.7%.
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.