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EEX

Emerald Holding, Inc.

EEX

Communication Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.20%

Annual Dividend

$0.06

Payout Ratio

150%

5-Yr Growth

-27.5%

Ex-Date

May 21, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

EEX Dividend Safety Score

50/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
Earnings payout coverage150% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage14% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.50
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is EEX a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.20% ($0.06/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2024
    • Elevated payout ratio (150%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    1.20%
    Payout Ratio
    150%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.06
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -27.5%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    May 21, 2026
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.57
    Market Cap
    $987.6M
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    -7%
    52-Week Range
    $3.32 – $5.45
    Dividend Safety
    C · 50/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2024)
    EEX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 21, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.06 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$1.50
    Annual$6.00
    Monthly avg$0.50