Eaton Corporation plc
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
ETN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 41.3% earnings payout ratio & 45.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 1.3% 5-year dividend cagr.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 41.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 21.5xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 20.8%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 1.3%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout 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
1.05%
Annual Dividend
$4.22
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
41.29%
FCF Payout Ratio
45.76%
Stock Price
$401.51
52-Week Range
$304.22 – $435.43
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ETN annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ETN earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 29, 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%
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