Entergy Arkansas, Inc. 1M BD 4.875%66 (EAI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2017 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
EAI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is flat.
EAI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). EAI's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
EAI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
EAI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. 1M BD 4.875%66 has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EAI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EAI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 2.3%, with dividends contributing 23.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,253 today.
EAI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.3047 | — | 6.05% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3047 | — | 5.77% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 5.83% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 5.84% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 5.97% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 5.71% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3047 | — | 5.53% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3047 | — | 5.41% | Sep 3, 2024 |
EAI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.3B | — | — | 1 | Unknown | |
| $50.9B | 2.1% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch | |
| $104.9B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 25 | Watch | |
1st | $60.1B | 3.9% | 76.0% | 0 | Watch |
2nd | $96.6B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 21 | Watch |
3rd | $69.5B | 3.0% | 56.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
| $48.3B | 2.8% | 63.5% | 22 | Watch |
EAI Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.61 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.91 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $19.58 | 6.2% | 16.07x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.78 | 15.7% | 6.38x | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.33 | 19.3% | 5.19x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.27 | 19.4% | 5.14x | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.88 | 25.0% | 4.00x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.34 | 22.8% | 4.38x | 4.7% |
| 2018 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.49 | 22.2% | 4.50x | 4.7% |
| 2017 | $1.22 | — | 4 | $2.95 | 41.3% | 2.42x | 4.7% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
9+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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EAI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EAI stock.
How much dividend does EAI pay per share?
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. 1M BD 4.875%66 (EAI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.22 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EAI's next ex-dividend date?
EAI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EAI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EAI's dividend safe?
EAI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EAI increased its dividend?
EAI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does EAI pay dividends?
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. 1M BD 4.875%66 pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.22 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2017 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EAI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EAI five years ago would be worth approximately $10,232 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EAI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EAI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.