EINC Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 15, 2026 | $2.011 | $201.10 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $2.011 | $201.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 14, 2027 | $2.011 | $201.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $2.011 | $201.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EINC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $8.044 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EINC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 150 | $18,124 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 746 | $90,619 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,492 | $181,238 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.62%. $10,000 in EINC would currently pay about $662 a year ($55 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EINC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $2.011 | +149.2% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.807 | +48.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.542 | -44.9% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.984 | +43.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.685 | -42.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $1.193 | +18.2% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $1.009 | +114.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.471 | -29.2% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.665 | -13.1% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.765 | -28.9% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $1.076 | +71.3% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | $0.628 | +66.1% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | — | $0.378 | -66.0% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | — | $1.112 | +107.9% |
| May 1, 2023 | — | $0.535 | -4.8% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | — | $0.562 | +79.6% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | — | $0.313 | -26.7% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | — | $0.427 | -42.5% |
| May 2, 2022 | — | $0.743 | +145.2% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | — | $0.303 | -61.3% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | — | $0.782 | -39.7% |
| Aug 16, 2021 | — | $1.297 | +74.3% |
| May 17, 2021 | — | $0.744 | +88.8% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | $0.394 | -40.0% |
Payout risk check
EINC's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 56/100).
Its share price moved +24.8% over the past year.
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 VanEck Energy Income ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is a rules-based index designed to give investors a means to track the overall performance of North American companies involved in the midstream energy segment, which includes master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and corporations involved in oil and gas storage and transportation. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Energy Limited Partnership. First distribution on our records: Aug 15, 2012. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EINC distribution FAQ
When is EINC's next ex-distribution date?
EINC's next ex-distribution date is Nov 1, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.011 per share, expected on Nov 15, 2026.
How often does EINC pay distributions?
EINC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.011 per share with an ex-date of Aug 3, 2026.
What is EINC's distribution yield?
EINC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.14%, based on $5.029 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $121.49. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $8.044 per share, is 6.62%.
How much does EINC pay per share?
EINC pays about $2.011 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $8.044 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $804.40 a year.
Has EINC grown or cut its distribution?
EINC has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.2% a year (+50.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EINC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.62%, you would need about 150 shares of EINC (roughly $18,124 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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