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EVV

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

EVV

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$8.39

Fairly valued · +10% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.55%

Annual Dividend

$0.88

Payout Ratio

141%

5-Yr Growth

-6.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 14, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about EVV's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) has a forward dividend yield of 9.55%, based on an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and a share price of $8.39.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, EVV's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (52 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • EVV last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • EVV's next ex-dividend date is Oct 14, 2026, with payment on Oct 26, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, EVV pays out 141% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • EVV's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 6.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for EVV is $9.22 per share, 10% above the $8.39 share price, so EVV screens as fairly valued.
  • Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "EVV Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EVV

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) yields 9.55% ($0.88 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (52/100).

Is EVV a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.55% ($0.88/yr), with 0 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.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (141%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    9.55%
    Payout Ratio
    141%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.88
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -6.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 14, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.65
    Market Cap
    $974.9M
    P/E Ratio
    13.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -36%
    52-Week Range
    $8.31 – $10.21
    Dividend Safety
    C · 52/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)
    EVV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →EVV dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is EVV a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.55% ($0.88/yr), with 0 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.

    Is EVV undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, EVV's fair value is about $9.22 versus a $8.39 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+10% vs. fair value).

    Is EVV's dividend safe?

    EVV has a dividend-safety grade of C (52/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is EVV's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for EVV is about $9.22 per share, roughly 10% above the current $8.39 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is EVV a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data EVV screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.55% ($0.88/yr), with 0 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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will EVV cut its dividend?

    EVV earns a dividend-safety grade of C (52/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does EVV pay a dividend?

    Yes. Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.55%.

    What is EVV's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, EVV's forward dividend yield is 9.55%, based on a $0.88 annual dividend and a $8.39 share price.

    What is EVV's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, EVV pays $0.88 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is EVV's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, EVV's payout ratio is 141% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has EVV grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next EVV ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for EVV is Oct 14, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.88 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$7.31
    Annual$87.70
    Monthly avg$7.31

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