Eaton (ETN) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $4.34
- Forward yield
- 1.06%
- Payout ratio
- 35.1%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Eaton pays a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of August 7, 2026 and was paid on August 28, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $4.34 per share, a yield of about 1.00% at a share price of $436.11.
The record shows a steady annual rhythm. Eaton has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the payment that goes ex-dividend in early March. The rate went from $0.76 to $0.81 in 2022, then to $0.86 in 2023, $0.94 in 2024, $1.04 in 2025 and $1.10 in 2026. Raises ranged from about 5.8% to 10.6%, with the largest in 2025 and the smallest in 2026. Since late 2021, the quarterly rate has grown about 45%. Payments by calendar year rose from $3.24 in 2022 to $4.16 in 2025. The company has increased its dividend for five consecutive years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in early November 2026 and be paid in late November. Past raises have come with the payment after that, which goes ex-dividend in early March.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1.10 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $1.10 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $1.10 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $1.04 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $1.04 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $1.04 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $1.04 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $0.94 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | $0.94 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.94 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.94 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | $0.86 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | $0.86 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | $0.86 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | $0.86 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.81 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | $0.81 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $0.81 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.81 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.76 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Eaton (ETN) pay a dividend?
Yes. Eaton pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $1.10 per share.
What is ETN's dividend yield?
Eaton paid $4.34 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.06% at the last price of $408.85. Click here to learn more
When is ETN's most recent ex-dividend date?
Eaton's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 7, 2026, payable on Aug 28, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has ETN been raising its dividend?
Yes — Eaton has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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