Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.17
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
39.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
24 years
ETN Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
24 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
ETN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$4.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak24 years
3Y CAGR8.7%
5Y CAGR7.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return33.2%
5Y Total Return182.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$28,28210Y ago$70,87420Y ago$114,108
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.
ETN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
ETN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eaton Corporation plc distributes 39.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ETN has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.7% and 5-year CAGR of 7.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ETN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 182.8%, with dividends contributing 12.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $70,874 today.
ETN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$18.32
Avg/Payment$0.9160
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $1.1000 | — | 1.01% | May 29, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $1.1000 | ↑ +5.8% | 1.17% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 1.10% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 1.13% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 1.33% | May 23, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.0400 | ↑ +10.6% | 1.39% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 1.14% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 1.35% | Aug 23, 2024 |
ETN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
39.8% payout
Streak
24Y
7.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $155.0B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
3rd  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $79.0B | 1.5% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
2nd  HONHoneywell Internatio… | $136.9B | 2.1% | 62.9% | 15 | Watch |
 ROKRockwell Automation,… | $50.4B | 1.2% | 68.0% | 20 | Watch |
 PHParker-Hannifin Corp… | $111.8B | 0.7% | 24.4% | 33 | Sustainable |
 IRIngersoll Rand Inc. | $30.4B | 0.1% | 5.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AMEAMETEK, Inc. | $53.7B | 0.5% | 19.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $26.2B | 1.1% | 32.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $375M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
ETN Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $4.16 | 10.6% | 4 | $10.46 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $3.76 | 9.3% | 4 | $9.50 | 39.6% | 2.53x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $3.44 | 6.2% | 4 | $8.02 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $3.24 | 6.6% | 4 | $6.14 | 52.8% | 1.90x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $3.04 | 4.1% | 4 | $5.34 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $2.92 | 2.8% | 4 | $3.49 | 83.7% | 1.20x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $2.84 | 7.6% | 4 | $5.25 | 54.1% | 1.85x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $2.64 | 10.0% | 4 | $4.91 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $2.40 | 5.3% | 4 | $6.68 | 35.9% | 2.78x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonETN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ETN stock.
How much dividend does ETN pay per share?
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ETN's next ex-dividend date?
ETN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ETN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ETN's dividend safe?
ETN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.8% and FCF payout ratio of +34.5%. With 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ETN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Eaton Corporation plc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ETN pay dividends?
Eaton Corporation plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ETN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ETN five years ago would be worth approximately $28,282 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ETN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ETN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.