Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.14
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.8%
Payout Ratio
80.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
28 years
EPD Dividend Income Check
Safety
80.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
28 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.2% and trend is rising.
EPD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.8%
Trailing DPS$2.14
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout80.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout155.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak28 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield6.2%
1Y Total Return24.6%
5Y Total Return94.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)42.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,47510Y ago$19,70920Y ago$55,391
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.
EPD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
EPD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. distributes 80.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 155.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EPD has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EPD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.8% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 6.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 94.7%, with dividends contributing 42.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,709 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
EPD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.10
Avg/Payment$0.5050
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | — | 5.66% | May 14, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.5500 | ↑ +0.9% | 6.55% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.5450 | — | 7.02% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.5450 | ↑ +1.9% | 6.91% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.5350 | — | 7.09% | May 14, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.5350 | ↑ +1.9% | 6.43% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 7.26% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.5250 | ↑ +1.9% | 7.12% | Aug 14, 2024 |
EPD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.8%
#5 of 9
Safety
Watch
80.5% payout
Streak
28Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.2%
#5 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPDEnterprise Products … | $79.1B | 5.8% | 80.5% | 28 | Watch |
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2nd  PAAPlains All American … | $15.1B | 7.1% | 74.6% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  MPLXMPLX Lp | $57.7B | 6.9% | 81.8% | 4 | Watch |
1st  WESWestern Midstream Pa… | $16.9B | 8.3% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 TRGPTarga Resources Corp… | $55.5B | 1.5% | 44.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $70.3B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 8 | At Risk |
 WMBThe Williams Compani… | $89.4B | 2.7% | 93.3% | 8 | At Risk |
 OKEONEOK, Inc. | $53.6B | 4.8% | 76.1% | 3 | Watch |
EPD Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2025 | $2.16 | 3.8% | 4 | $2.66 | 81.2% | 1.23x | 11.2% |
| 2024 | $2.08 | 5.1% | 4 | $2.69 | 77.3% | 1.29x | 10.8% |
| 2023 | $1.98 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.52 | 78.6% | 1.27x | 10.3% |
| 2022 | $1.88 | 4.4% | 4 | $2.50 | 75.2% | 1.33x | 9.7% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | 1.1% | 4 | $2.10 | 85.7% | 1.17x | 9.3% |
| 2020 | $1.78 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.71 | 104.1% | 0.96x | 9.2% |
| 2019 | $1.75 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.09 | 84.0% | 1.19x | 9.1% |
| 2018 | $1.71 | 2.8% | 4 | $1.91 | 89.8% | 1.11x | 8.9% |
| 2017 | $1.67 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.30 | 128.3% | 0.78x | 8.6% |
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EPD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EPD stock.
How much dividend does EPD pay per share?
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EPD's next ex-dividend date?
EPD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EPD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EPD's dividend safe?
EPD's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +80.5% and FCF payout ratio of +155.9%. With 28 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EPD a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EPD pay dividends?
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EPD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EPD five years ago would be worth approximately $19,475 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EPD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EPD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.