Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.44
The Eastern Company (EML) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
52.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
EML Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is flat.
EML Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.44
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return-6.1%
5Y Total Return-27.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,25810Y ago$16,11220Y ago$20,494
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.
EML Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
EML Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Eastern Company distributes 52.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EML does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EML returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -27.4%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,112 today.
EML Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.20
Avg/Payment$0.1100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 2.21% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 2.36% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 2.26% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 2.04% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.83% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.57% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 1.60% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 1.53% | Sep 13, 2024 |
EML Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
52.4% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EMLThe Eastern Company | $131M | 2.0% | 52.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ASTEAstec Industries, In… | $1.2B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TWINTwin Disc, Incorpora… | $289M | 0.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  KFRCKforce Inc. | $914M | 3.1% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
2nd  MFINMedallion Financial … | $231M | 4.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 MLIMueller Industries, … | $15.3B | 0.7% | 14.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $373M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
EML Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.22 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.84 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.37 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.37 | 32.1% | 3.11x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 22.3% | 4.48x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.49 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.86 | 51.2% | 1.95x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.12 | 20.8% | 4.82x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.31 | 19.0% | 5.25x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.80 | 55.0% | 1.82x | 1.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EML stock.
How much dividend does EML pay per share?
The Eastern Company (EML) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EML's next ex-dividend date?
EML's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EML typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EML's dividend safe?
EML's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.4% and FCF payout ratio of +27.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has EML increased its dividend?
EML has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does EML pay dividends?
The Eastern Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EML grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EML five years ago would be worth approximately $7,258 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EML's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EML's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.