Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
EBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is unknown.
EBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return47.5%
5Y Total Return13.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,32710Y ago$19,57220Y ago$19,572
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
EBC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EBC has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 13.3%, with dividends contributing 10.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,572 today.
EBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.21
Avg/Payment$0.1105
Latest Change+15.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | ↑ +15.4% | 2.72% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | 2.74% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 2.71% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 2.94% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | $0.1300 | ↑ +8.3% | 3.21% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 2.59% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.1200 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.49% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 2.63% | Sep 16, 2024 |
EBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
5Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBCEastern Bankshares, … | $5.1B | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  INDBIndependent Bank Cor… | $4.0B | 2.5% | 50.7% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CNOBConnectOne Bancorp, … | $1.7B | 1.9% | 39.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 EGBNEagle Bancorp, Inc. | $870M | 1.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.3% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $29.8B | 2.5% | 41.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WTFCWintrust Financial C… | $10.8B | 1.6% | 20.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.8B | 1.2% | 19.3% | 24 | Sustainable |
EBC Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.51 | 13.3% | 4 | $0.40 | 127.5% | 0.78x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $0.45 | 9.8% | 4 | $0.66 | 68.2% | 1.47x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $0.41 | 2.5% | 4 | $1.43 | 28.7% | 3.49x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.21 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.30 | — | 4 | $0.90 | 33.3% | 3.00x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.13 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.64 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.58 | — | — | — |
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EBC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EBC stock.
How much dividend does EBC pay per share?
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EBC's next ex-dividend date?
EBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EBC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EBC's dividend safe?
EBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +31.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EBC pay dividends?
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EBC five years ago would be worth approximately $11,327 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.