Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.24
Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
2.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
EIG Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
EIG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$1.24
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout94.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-27.3%
5Y CAGR4.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield18.9%
Total Shareholder Yield21.9%
1Y Total Return-12.1%
5Y Total Return15.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,58910Y ago$17,73120Y ago$27,661
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.
EIG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
EIG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Employers Holdings, Inc. distributes 2.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 94.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EIG has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -27.3% and 5-year CAGR of 4.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EIG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 18.9% buyback yield, 21.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 15.9%, with dividends contributing 18.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,731 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
EIG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.48
Avg/Payment$0.3740
Latest Change+6.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 3.10% | May 27, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 3.03% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 3.23% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 2.93% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.54% | May 28, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 2.39% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.21% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.54% | Aug 28, 2024 |
EIG Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.8% payout
Streak
2Y
4.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
21.9%
#1 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIGEmployers Holdings, … | $967M | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
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EIG Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.66 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $1.26 | 6.8% | 4 | $0.45 | 280.0% | 0.36x | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $1.18 | 7.3% | 4 | $4.71 | 25.1% | 3.99x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $1.10 | -66.5% | 4 | $4.45 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $3.28 | 228.0% | 6 | $1.75 | 187.4% | 0.53x | 10.3% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.17 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 13.6% | 4 | $3.97 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | $4.83 | 18.2% | 5.49x | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 33.3% | 4 | $4.24 | 18.9% | 5.30x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 66.7% | 4 | $3.06 | 19.6% | 5.10x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonEIG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EIG stock.
How much dividend does EIG pay per share?
Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EIG's next ex-dividend date?
EIG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EIG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EIG's dividend safe?
EIG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.8% and FCF payout ratio of +94.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EIG increased its dividend?
EIG has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.7%.
How often does EIG pay dividends?
Employers Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EIG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EIG five years ago would be worth approximately $11,589 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EIG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EIG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.