European Equity Fund (EEA) Dividend History
The European Equity Fund, Inc. · every payment since 1987
As of Nov 8, 2026, European Equity Fund (EEA) has paid 62 dividends since 1987. The most recent was $0.4180 per share (ex-date May 26, 2026, paid Jun 29, 2026). Over the last 12 months EEA paid $0.5830 across 2 payments, a trailing yield of 5.69%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +174.6% versus the 2 before.
Latest dividend
$0.4180
Last ex-date
May 26, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$0.58
Trailing yield
5.69%
Frequency
Semiannual
Growth streak
2 yrs
Key facts: EEA dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends has 62 dividend payments on record for The European Equity Fund, Inc. (EEA), going back to 1987.
- EEA's most recent dividend was $0.42 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 26, 2026 and a pay date of Jun 29, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Nov 8, 2026, EEA paid $0.58 per share in dividends across 2 payments, a trailing yield of 5.69%.
- EEA's most recent dividend increase took effect with the Dec 30, 2025 ex-date, a 334.2% rise to $0.17 per share.
- EEA's most recent dividend cut took effect with the May 27, 2025 ex-date, a 9.1% reduction to $0.0300 per share.
- EEA paid $0.20 per share in dividends in calendar year 2025, up 8.9% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "European Equity Fund (EEA) Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EEA/dividend-history
Dividends versus price, last 12 months
Paid out
5.50%
of price a year ago
Price change
-3.3%
$10.60 → $10.25
Approx. total return
+2.2%
before taxes
Total return adds dividends received to the price change; it ignores reinvestment and taxes.
EEA dividends per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent dividend amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
EEA dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 1 | $0.4180 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | $0.1950 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 2 | $0.1790 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 2 | $0.1720 | -80.2% |
| 2022 | 2 | $0.8700 | -41.8% |
| 2021 | 2 | $1.4960 | +675.1% |
| 2020 | 2 | $0.1930 | -62.6% |
| 2019 | 2 | $0.5160 | +606.8% |
| 2018 | 2 | $0.0730 | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 2 | $0.0860 | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 2 | $0.0750 | -55.6% |
| 2015 | 2 | $0.1690 | +52.3% |
| 2014 | 1timing | $0.1110 | — |
| 2012 | 2 | $0.2870 | +3487.5% |
| 2011 | 1timing | $0.0080 | -85.5% |
| 2010 | 2 | $0.0550 | -83.5% |
| 2009 | 2 | $0.3340 | -36.5% |
| 2008 | 1timing | $0.5260 | -57.9% |
| 2007 | 2 | $1.2500 | +228.9% |
| 2006 | 2 | $0.3800 | +533.3% |
| 2005 | 1timing | $0.0600 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 2 | $0.0640 | — |
| 2002 | 1timing | $0.0100 | -83.3% |
| 2001 | 1timing | $0.0600 | -97.6% |
| 2000 | 2 | $2.4900 | +42.3% |
| 1999 | 2 | $1.7500 | -54.4% |
| 1998 | 2 | $3.8400 | +21.5% |
| 1997 | 2 | $3.1600 | +165.5% |
| 1996 | 2 | $1.1900 | +28.0% |
| 1995 | 1timing | $0.9300 | +16.3% |
| 1994 | 2 | $0.8000 | +263.6% |
| 1993 | 1timing | $0.2200 | -42.1% |
| 1992 | 1timing | $0.3800 | +52.0% |
| 1991 | 2 | $0.2500 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1timing | $0.2500 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1timing | $0.2500 | +338.6% |
| 1988 | 1timing | $0.0570 | -87.3% |
| 1987 | 1timing | $0.4500 | — |
Every EEA dividend
19 raises · 21 cuts · 19 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.4180 | — | Special |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1650 | +334.2% | Raise |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | $0.0300 | -9.1% | Cut |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.1410 | — | Special |
| May 23, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 | $0.0380 | +15.2% | Raise |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 26, 2024 | $0.1390 | — | Special |
| May 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.0330 | -52.2% | Cut |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 27, 2023 | $0.1450 | — | Special |
| May 13, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $0.7250 | — | Special |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 | $1.4630 | — | Special |
| May 14, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | $0.0330 | -73.4% | Cut |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Jan 28, 2021 | $0.0690 | +60.5% | Raise |
| May 15, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | $0.1240 | +313.3% | Raise |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | $0.2250 | — | Special |
| May 17, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.2910 | — | Special |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Jan 30, 2019 | $0.0430 | +22.9% | Raise |
| May 18, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 | $0.0300 | -41.2% | Cut |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 | $0.0350 | -36.4% | Cut |
| May 17, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | $0.0510 | +155.0% | Raise |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | $0.0550 | -21.4% | Cut |
| May 17, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 | $0.0200 | -79.8% | Cut |
| Dec 29, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 | $0.0700 | -36.9% | Cut |
| May 14, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 | $0.0990 | -34.9% | Cut |
| May 15, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 | $0.1110 | -17.8% | Cut |
| Dec 27, 2012 | Jan 28, 2013 | $0.1520 | +1800.0% | Raise |
| May 17, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 | $0.1350 | +200.0% | Raise |
| May 17, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | $0.0080 | -20.0% | Cut |
| Dec 29, 2010 | Jan 28, 2011 | $0.0450 | -82.0% | Cut |
| Apr 28, 2010 | May 10, 2010 | $0.0100 | -96.6% | Cut |
| Dec 29, 2009 | Jan 28, 2010 | $0.1000 | — | Special |
| May 7, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | $0.2340 | — | Special |
| May 2, 2008 | May 15, 2008 | $0.5260 | — | Special |
| Dec 19, 2007 | Dec 31, 2007 | $1.0000 | — | Special |
| May 1, 2007 | — | $0.2500 | +177.8% | Raise |
| Dec 19, 2006 | Dec 28, 2006 | $0.2900 | +383.3% | Raise |
| May 3, 2006 | May 15, 2006 | $0.0900 | +260.0% | Raise |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | $0.0600 | +53.8% | Raise |
| Dec 20, 2004 | Dec 31, 2004 | $0.0250 | +150.0% | Raise |
| May 4, 2004 | May 14, 2004 | $0.0390 | -35.0% | Cut |
| Nov 15, 2002 | Nov 29, 2002 | $0.0100 | -96.8% | Cut |
| Nov 15, 2001 | Nov 29, 2001 | $0.0600 | -89.3% | Cut |
| Nov 16, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 | $2.1800 | — | Special |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Sep 15, 2000 | $0.3100 | -50.0% | Cut |
| Nov 17, 1999 | Nov 29, 1999 | $1.1900 | — | Special |
| Aug 30, 1999 | — | $0.5600 | +80.6% | Raise |
| Nov 12, 1998 | Nov 27, 1998 | $3.2200 | — | Special |
| Aug 28, 1998 | — | $0.6200 | +376.9% | Raise |
| Nov 13, 1997 | Jan 13, 1998 | $2.8500 | — | Special |
| Aug 29, 1997 | Sep 16, 1997 | $0.3100 | -56.3% | Cut |
| Dec 17, 1996 | Jan 13, 1997 | $1.0600 | — | Special |
| Aug 29, 1996 | Sep 16, 1996 | $0.1300 | +44.4% | Raise |
| Dec 22, 1995 | Sep 14, 1995 | $0.9300 | — | Special |
| Dec 22, 1994 | Jan 13, 1995 | $0.7100 | +222.7% | Raise |
| Aug 31, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 | $0.0900 | -40.0% | Cut |
| Dec 21, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 | $0.2200 | +120.0% | Raise |
| Dec 21, 1992 | Jan 18, 1993 | $0.3800 | — | Special |
| Dec 20, 1991 | Jan 24, 1992 | $0.1500 | -40.0% | Cut |
| Aug 29, 1991 | Sep 13, 1991 | $0.1000 | -60.0% | Cut |
| Nov 28, 1990 | Feb 1, 1991 | $0.2500 | +338.6% | Raise |
| Nov 28, 1989 | Jan 5, 1990 | $0.2500 | — | First |
| Nov 15, 1988 | — | $0.0570 | — | First |
| Aug 24, 1987 | — | $0.4500 | — | First |
EEA dividend history — FAQ
How much is EEA's dividend?
As of Nov 8, 2026, EEA's most recent dividend was $0.4180 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 26, 2026 and a pay date of Jun 29, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.5830 per share across 2 payments, a trailing yield of 5.69%.
How often does EEA pay a dividend?
The European Equity Fund, Inc. pays on a semiannual schedule. It made 2 payments in the last 12 months and 2 in 2025.
When is EEA's next dividend?
EEA's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its semiannual schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has EEA ever cut its dividend?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 21 regular payments lower than the one before it; the most recent annual reduction was in 2025.
How much did EEA pay in dividends in 2025?
EEA paid $0.1950 per share across 2 payments in 2025, up 8.9% from 2024.
What was EEA's total return including dividends over the last year?
Over the 12 months to Nov 6, 2026, EEA paid $0.5830 per share, 5.50% of its price a year earlier, while its price moved -3.3%. That is an approximate total return of +2.2% before taxes and reinvestment.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to EEA