Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.73
Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
13.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
ESEA Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 60.8% and trend is unknown.
ESEA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$2.73
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR21.6%
5Y CAGR1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)60.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return115.9%
5Y Total Return444.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)62.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$54,42010Y ago$48,90920Y ago$5,966
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). ESEA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
ESEA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
ESEA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Euroseas Ltd. distributes 13.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ESEA has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 21.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ESEA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 60.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 444.2%, with dividends contributing 62.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,909 today.
ESEA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$14.15
Avg/Payment$0.7075
Latest Change+7.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | ↑ +7.1% | 4.23% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 4.59% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.7000 | ↑ +7.7% | 4.18% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 5.33% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.6500 | ↑ +8.3% | 9.27% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 7.88% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 6.86% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 7.41% | Jun 19, 2024 |
ESEA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
13.8% payout
Streak
5Y
1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#8 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ESEA Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 16.9% |
| 2025 | $2.70 | 12.5% | 4 | $19.72 | 13.7% | 7.30x | 60.8% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 20.0% | 4 | $16.20 | 14.8% | 6.75x | 54.1% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $16.52 | 12.1% | 8.26x | 45.0% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | — | 3 | $14.78 | 10.1% | 9.85x | 33.8% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.06 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.01 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.78 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.08 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.41 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonESEA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESEA stock.
How much dividend does ESEA pay per share?
Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.73 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ESEA's next ex-dividend date?
ESEA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ESEA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ESEA's dividend safe?
ESEA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.8% and FCF payout ratio of +29.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ESEA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Euroseas Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ESEA pay dividends?
Euroseas Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.73 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ESEA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ESEA five years ago would be worth approximately $54,420 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ESEA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ESEA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +60.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.