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ETY

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

ETY

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

8.05%

Annual Dividend

$1.19

Payout Ratio

62%

5-Yr Growth

3.3%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

ETY Dividend Safety Score

58/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage62% of earnings paid out
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 ETY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (ETY) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.05% ($1.19/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    8.05%
    Payout Ratio
    62%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.19
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    3.3%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.98
    Market Cap
    $2.4B
    P/E Ratio
    7.7
    5-Yr Total Return
    4%
    52-Week Range
    $13.12 – $16.03
    Dividend Safety
    C · 58/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    ETY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $1.19 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$9.92
    Annual$119.00
    Monthly avg$9.92