Does Eaton Pay Dividends?
Eaton Corporation plc · ETN · updated
Key facts: Eaton dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Eaton (ETN) pays a dividend of $1.10 per share every quarter, $4.40 a year, a 1.12% yield at its share price of $391.25.
- Eaton (ETN) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Eaton (ETN), $1.10 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026 and was paid on Aug 28, 2026.
- Eaton (ETN) has paid a dividend since at least 1972; SmarterDividends' records hold 216 of its dividend payments.
- Eaton (ETN) has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Eaton (ETN), 5.8% to $1.10 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 10, 2026.
- At $4.40 a year per share, 100 shares of ETN pay $440.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Eaton (ETN) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 44% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Eaton Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-eaton-pay-dividends
How much does Eaton pay?
Eaton (ETN) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.10 per share. That is $4.40 per share a year, a 1.12% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $440.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $112.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1.10 | — |
| May 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $1.10 | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $1.10 | +5.8% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | — | $1.04 | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $1.04 | — |
| May 5, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $1.04 | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $1.04 | +10.6% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $0.94 | — |
When does Eaton pay dividends?
Eaton (ETN) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The ETN ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Eaton's dividend history
Eaton (ETN) has paid a dividend since at least 1972, and SmarterDividends' records hold 216 payments. It has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 5.8%, went ex-dividend on Mar 10, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2020, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full ETN dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Eaton pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Eaton (ETN) pays a dividend of $1.10 per share every quarter, $4.40 a year, a 1.12% yield at its share price of $391.25.
How much is Eaton's dividend?
Eaton (ETN) pays $1.10 per share each payment, $4.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $4.34 per share in total.
How often does Eaton pay dividends?
Eaton (ETN) pays every quarter, most recently in March, May, August and November.
When is Eaton's next dividend?
Eaton has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026.
What is Eaton's dividend yield?
1.12% as of Oct 19, 2026: $4.40 a year in dividends divided by the $391.25 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of ETN pay?
About $440.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $110.00, at Eaton's current dividend rate.
Has Eaton ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Eaton's annual dividend, most recently in 2020. It has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years since.
How long has Eaton paid dividends?
Since at least 1972, the start of Eaton's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 216 payments.
When do I need to buy ETN to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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