EIPI Distribution History & Yield

FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Derivative Income Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$22.83
-0.13% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
6.57%
$1.50/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
6.57%
$1.50/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.50
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.125
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 20, 2026 Estimated
in 11 days
Next pay date
Oct 4, 2026
in 25 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 21, 2026
$0.125 per share
Expense ratio
1.11%
AUM 1.1B
Consistency
100/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
2.3
since May 21, 2024
1y total return
+22.1%
price +14.6% + distributions 7.5%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) Oct 4, 2026 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) Nov 3, 2026 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) Dec 3, 2026 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) Jan 2, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) Feb 1, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) Mar 3, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) Apr 2, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) May 2, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) Jun 1, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) Jul 1, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) Jul 31, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated
Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) Aug 30, 2027 $0.125 $12.50 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EIPI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.50 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 29 payments per share from May 21, 2024 to Aug 21, 2026; most recent $0.125$0.00$0.25$0.50May 21, 2024: $0.125May '24Jun 27, 2024: $0.125Jul 23, 2024: $0.125Aug 21, 2024: $0.125Sep 26, 2024: $0.125Sep '24Oct 22, 2024: $0.125Nov 21, 2024: $0.125Dec 13, 2024: $0.355Jan 22, 2025: $0.125Jan '25Feb 13, 2025: $0.43 (special)Feb 21, 2025: $0.125Mar 27, 2025: $0.125Apr 22, 2025: $0.125Apr '25May 21, 2025: $0.125Jun 26, 2025: $0.125Jul 22, 2025: $0.125Aug 21, 2025: $0.125Aug '25Sep 25, 2025: $0.125Oct 21, 2025: $0.125Nov 21, 2025: $0.125Dec 12, 2025: $0.125Dec '25Jan 21, 2026: $0.125Feb 20, 2026: $0.125Mar 26, 2026: $0.125Apr 21, 2026: $0.125Apr '26May 21, 2026: $0.125Jun 25, 2026: $0.125Jul 21, 2026: $0.125Aug 21, 2026: $0.125Aug '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2024 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.00$2.002024: $1.23$1.2320242025: $1.50$1.5020252026 (YTD): $1.00$1.002026 YTD

How much EIPI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month800$18,264$1,200
$500 / month4,000$91,320$6,000
$1,000 / month8,000$182,640$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 6.57%. $10,000 in EIPI would currently pay about $657 a year ($55 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

EIPI distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 21, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Jul 21, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Jun 25, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
May 21, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Apr 21, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Mar 26, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Feb 20, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Jan 21, 2026 $0.125 +0.0%
Dec 12, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Nov 21, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Oct 21, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Sep 25, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Aug 21, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Jul 22, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Jun 26, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
May 21, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Apr 22, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Mar 27, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Feb 21, 2025 $0.125 +0.0%
Feb 13, 2025 $0.43 Special
Jan 22, 2025 $0.125 -64.8%
Dec 13, 2024 $0.355 +184.0%
Nov 21, 2024 $0.125 +0.0%
Oct 22, 2024 $0.125 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

EIPI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).

Its share price moved +14.6% 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 FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of, and/or investments that provide exposure to, Energy Companies. The fund’s investments will be concentrated (i.e., invest more than 25% of fund assets) in any one industry or group of industries constituting the energy sector. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: May 21, 2024. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

EIPI distribution FAQ

When is EIPI's next ex-distribution date?

EIPI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.125 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.

How often does EIPI pay distributions?

EIPI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.125 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.

What is EIPI's distribution yield?

EIPI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.57%, based on $1.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.50 per share, is 6.57%.

How much does EIPI pay per share?

EIPI pays about $0.125 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.50 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $150.00 a year.

Has EIPI grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last year the regular payout changed -13.3%. As a fund, EIPI's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.

How many shares of EIPI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 6.57%, you would need about 800 shares of EIPI (roughly $18,264 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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