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
2.6%
Payout Ratio
2.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
EIG Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
EIG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$1.24
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR-27.3%
5Y CAGR4.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield17.5%
Total Shareholder Yield20.1%
1Y Total Return27.0%
5Y Total Return35.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,58110Y ago$19,76420Y ago$30,977
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Employers Holdings, Inc. distributes 2.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EIG has raised its dividend for 4 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: 2.6% dividend yield, 17.5% buyback yield, 20.1% 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 35.8%, with dividends contributing 19.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,764 today.
EIG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.65
Avg/Payment$0.3825
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | — | 2.83% | Dec 3, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $0.3400 | — | 2.74% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 3.14% | 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 |
EIG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.8% payout
Streak
4Y
4.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
20.1%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIGEmployers Holdings, … | $1.0B | 2.6% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
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2nd  AMSFAMERISAFE, Inc. | $366M | 13.0% | 1.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.4B | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $37.5B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Insuran… | $36.7B | 1.5% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $82.4B | 1.1% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
3rd  CNACNA Financial Corpor… | $12.8B | 8.1% | 81.9% | 9 | Watch |
 SIGISelective Insurance … | $5.9B | 1.5% | 19.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
EIG Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.34 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 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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EIG — 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 +2.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EIG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Employers Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EIG pay dividends?
Employers Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $13,581 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 +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.