EFT Dividend History & Yield
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 20 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 80 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 110 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 140 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 170 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 200 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 230 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 290 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 10, 2027 (in 350 days) | Oct 24, 2027 | $0.0711 | $7.11 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EFT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.8533 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much EFT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,407 | $14,667 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,032 | $73,336 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,063 | $146,672 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.18%. $10,000 in EFT would currently pay about $818 a year ($68 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EFT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.07 | -1.4% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +4.4% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +3.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.066 | -1.5% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.067 | -4.3% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +1.4% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.069 | -5.5% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.073 | -15.1% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.086 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.086 | +7.5% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | -7.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.086 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.086 | -3.4% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.089 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.089 | -3.3% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.092 | -2.1% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.094 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.094 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.094 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.094 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.094 | -8.7% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.103 | -5.5% |
EFT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Cut 5.5% | $0.073 | $0.069 | Paid |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Cut 15.1% | $0.086 | $0.073 | Paid |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Cut 7.0% | $0.086 | $0.08 | Paid |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Cut 3.4% | $0.089 | $0.086 | Paid |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Cut 3.3% | $0.092 | $0.089 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
EFT scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. The fund invests in fixed income markets of the United States. It invests in fixed income securities operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in senior, secured floating rate loans. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust was formed on June 29, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Aug 23, 2004. 268 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EFT dividend FAQ
When is EFT's next ex-dividend date?
EFT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 14, 2026 (in 20 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0711 per share, expected on Nov 28, 2026.
How often does EFT pay dividends?
EFT pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.07 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is EFT's dividend yield?
EFT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.55%, based on $0.892 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.8533 per share, is 8.18%.
How much does EFT pay per share?
EFT pays about $0.0711 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.8533 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $85.33 a year.
Has EFT grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.6% a year (-21.4% over the last year). EFT did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of EFT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.18%, you would need about 1,407 shares of EFT (roughly $14,667 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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