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Eaton Corporation plc

S&P 500
ETN|Industrials|Specialty Industrial Machinery|$374.10|P/E 34.0|MCap 140.0B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Eaton Corporation plc

Eaton Corporation plc is an intelligent power management company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It develops energy-efficient products and solutions that enable reliable, safe, and sustainable management of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power across diverse applications. The company's operations are organized into two primary sectors: Electrical and Industrial. The Electrical Sector provides products such as circuit breakers, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies, transformers, power distribution units, motor controls, and wiring systems, serving industrial, utility, commercial, residential, and information technology markets. The Industrial Sector encompasses the Aerospace Group, offering hydraulic, fuel, motion control, and electrical solutions for military and commercial aircraft, and the Mobility Group, which delivers vehicle components including transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, engine valves, superchargers, and eMobility technologies like power electronics and circuit protection for automotive and commercial vehicles. Eaton Corporation plc also produces hoses, belts, relays, and capacitors, supporting sectors like power conversion equipment and electrical manufacturing. These offerings help customers address electrification, digitalization, and sustainability needs in critical infrastructure worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.17%

Annual Dividend

$4.22

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

39.81%

FCF Payout Ratio

45.76%

Stock Price

$374.10

52-Week Range

$231.85 $408.45

Dividend Health Score

81/ 100Very Safe

ETN's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 39.8% earnings payout ratio & 45.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 1.3% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
39.8%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
45.8%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
36.3%Safe
Interest Coverage
21.5xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
24.0%Safe
Current Ratio
1.3xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
54.9Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
21.5%Very Safe
Operating Margin
20.0%Safe
Gross Margin
36.8%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
1.3%Warning
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ETN annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ETN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 10, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 27, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.25%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.33%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.56%

3-Year Total Growth

-3.70%

5-Year Total Growth

6.85%

10-Year Total Growth

41.82%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$37,410.00

Annual Income

$422.00

Quarterly Income

$105.50

Monthly Income

$35.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ETN's current dividend yield?
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) currently has a dividend yield of 1.17%, based on a stock price of $374.10 and an annual dividend of $4.22.
When is ETN's next dividend payment date?
ETN's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-10 and the next payment date is 2026-03-27. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ETN pay in dividends per year?
Eaton Corporation plc paid $3.12 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ETN been increasing its dividend?
Eaton Corporation plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.33% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.56%.
Is ETN's dividend safe?
Eaton Corporation plc has a payout ratio of 39.81%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 45.76%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is ETN's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Eaton Corporation plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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