EIG Dividend History & Yield
Employers Holdings, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (in 63 days) | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 (in 154 days) | Feb 24, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 245 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 336 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EIG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much EIG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 883 | $43,376 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,412 | $216,882 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,824 | $433,765 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.77%. $10,000 in EIG would currently pay about $277 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EIG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2026 | — | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +6.7% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +7.1% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2023 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2023 | — | $0.28 | +7.7% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2022 | — | $1.25 Special | — |
| Nov 8, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2022 | — | $1.00 Special | — |
| May 10, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +13.6% |
| Nov 5, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2018 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2018 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | — | $0.20 | +33.3% |
| Nov 7, 2017 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2017 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2017 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2017 | — | $0.15 | +66.7% |
| Nov 7, 2016 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2016 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2016 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | — | $0.09 | +50.0% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2015 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2015 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2011 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2011 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2011 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2011 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2010 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2009 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2009 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2009 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2009 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2008 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2008 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2008 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2008 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2007 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2007 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2007 | — | $0.06 | — |
EIG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Raised 6.2% | $0.32 | $0.34 | 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
EIG scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
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 Employers Holdings, Inc.
Employers Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides workers' compensation insurance and services in the United States. The company offers insurance to small businesses in low to medium hazard industries. It market its products through local, regional, specialty and national insurance agents and brokers; national, regional, and local trade groups and associations; and direct-to-customer interactions. Employers Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Reno, Nevada.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Specialty. First dividend on our records: May 22, 2007. 80 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EIG dividend FAQ
When is EIG's next ex-dividend date?
EIG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 11, 2026 (in 63 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.34 per share, expected on Nov 25, 2026.
How often does EIG pay dividends?
EIG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.34 per share with an ex-date of Aug 12, 2026.
What is EIG's dividend yield?
EIG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.69%, based on $1.32 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.36 per share, is 2.77%.
How much does EIG pay per share?
EIG pays about $0.34 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $136.00 a year.
Has EIG grown or cut its dividend?
EIG has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.7% a year (+6.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EIG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.77%, you would need about 883 shares of EIG (roughly $43,376 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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