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ESCO Technologies Inc.

ESE

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments · Stock · quarterly payer

$265.11

Overvalued · -58% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.12%

Annual Dividend

$0.32

Payout Ratio

6%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ESE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 1, 2026, ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) has a forward dividend yield of 0.12%, based on an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and a share price of $265.11.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, ESE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (95 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • ESE has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • ESE's next ex-dividend date is Oct 1, 2026, with payment on Oct 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, ESE pays out 6% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ESE's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, ESE's 0.12% yield is 58% below its five-year average yield of 0.29%.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ESE is $112.06 per share, 58% below the $265.11 share price, so ESE screens as overvalued.
  • ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ESE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 1, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ESE

Summary

As of Oct 1, 2026, ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) yields 0.12% ($0.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (95/100).

Is ESE a good dividend stock?

Yes

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.12% ($0.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (6%)
  • 217% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.12%
Payout Ratio
6%
Annual Dividend
$0.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 1, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.09
Market Cap
$6.9B
P/E Ratio
49.2
5-Yr Total Return
217%
52-Week Range
$193.68 – $362.15
Dividend Safety
A · 95/100
Ever Cut?
No
ESE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ESE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESE a good dividend stock?

Yes. ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.12% ($0.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is ESE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ESE's fair value is about $112.06 versus a $265.11 share price — so it looks overvalued (-58% vs. fair value).

Is ESE's dividend safe?

ESE has a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ESE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ESE is about $112.06 per share, about 58% below the current $265.11 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ESE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ESE screens as "yes" and overvalued. ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.12% ($0.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ESE cut its dividend?

ESE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ESE pay a dividend?

Yes. ESCO Technologies Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.12%.

What is ESE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 1, 2026, ESE's forward dividend yield is 0.12%, based on a $0.32 annual dividend and a $265.11 share price.

What is ESE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 1, 2026, ESE pays $0.32 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ESE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 1, 2026, ESE's payout ratio is 6% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has ESE grown its dividend?

ESE does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next ESE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 1, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for ESE is Oct 1, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.32 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$8.00
Annual$32.00
Monthly avg$2.67

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