Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust

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

Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust (EOT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.85% ($0.82/yr), with 4 years 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.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

4.85%

Payout Ratio

114%

Annual Dividend

$0.82

5-Yr Avg Growth

1.2%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 15, 2026

Years of Growth

4

Frequency

monthly

Beta

—

Market Cap

$263.9M

P/E Ratio

23.5

5-Yr Total Return

-25%

52-Week Range

$15.89 – $18.00

Dividend Safety

C · 52/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2020)

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