Eaton Corporation PLC Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.00%
Annual Dividend
$4.40
Stock Price
$438.23
Market Cap
$161.22B
How It's Calculated
1.00% = $4.40 ÷ $438.23 × 100
What This Means
Eaton Corporation PLC's dividend yield of 1.00% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About Eaton Corporation PLC
Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) operates in the Electrical Equipment sector, specifically in Electrical Equipment. With a market capitalization of about $161.22B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $438.23, within a 52-week range of $311.92 to $436.74 (+0.3% from the high, +40.5% from the low). Beta of 1.18 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 14.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Eaton Corporation PLC, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Electrical Equipment, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Electrical Equipment names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eaton Corporation PLC's dividend yield of 1.00% can be compared with peers such as EMR (1.43%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Electrical Equipment stocks.
Key Takeaways
- ETN is grouped in the Electrical Equipment sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.18 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 14.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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$4.40
Sector
Electrical Equipment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does ETN pay a dividend?
Yes — Eaton Corporation PLC currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $4.40 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for ETN?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, ETN's yield is about 1.00%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 1.00% compare to sector peers?
In Electrical Equipment, peer yields such as EMR (1.43%) help frame ETN's 1.00%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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