ESBG Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 (in 19 days) | Oct 12, 2026 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 114 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 (in 209 days) | Apr 20, 2027 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 (in 304 days) | Jul 24, 2027 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESBG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.404 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ESBG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,971 | $64,178 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 14,852 | $320,890 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 29,703 | $641,780 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.87%. $10,000 in ESBG would currently pay about $187 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESBG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +29.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +56.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.05 | — |
ESBG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Raised 29.5% | $0.078 | $0.101 | Paid |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Raised 56.0% | $0.05 | $0.078 | Paid |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Initiated | — | $0.05 | 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
ESBG scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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.
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First dividend on our records: Dec 16, 2025. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ESBG dividend FAQ
When is ESBG's next ex-dividend date?
ESBG's next ex-dividend date is Sep 28, 2026 (in 19 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.101 per share, expected on Oct 12, 2026.
How often does ESBG pay dividends?
ESBG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.101 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is ESBG's dividend yield?
ESBG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.06%, based on $0.229 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.61. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.404 per share, is 1.87%.
How much does ESBG pay per share?
ESBG pays about $0.101 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.404 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $40.40 a year.
Has ESBG grown or cut its dividend?
ESBG does not have enough payment history for us to measure dividend growth yet.
How many shares of ESBG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.87%, you would need about 2,971 shares of ESBG (roughly $64,178 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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