ETB Dividend History & Yield
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 20 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 80 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 110 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 140 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 170 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 200 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 230 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 290 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 10, 2027 (in 350 days) | Oct 24, 2027 | $0.106 | $10.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ETB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.272 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ETB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 944 | $14,264 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,717 | $71,321 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,434 | $142,642 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.41%. $10,000 in ETB would currently pay about $841 a year ($70 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ETB dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
ETB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to ETB's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
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
ETB scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. It is co-managed by Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in stocks of large-cap companies. It also writes call options on one or more U.S. indices on a substantial portion of the value of its common stock portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Jul 21, 2005. 196 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ETB dividend FAQ
When is ETB's next ex-dividend date?
ETB'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 $0.106 per share, expected on Nov 28, 2026.
How often does ETB pay dividends?
ETB pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.106 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is ETB's dividend yield?
ETB's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.41%, based on $1.272 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $15.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.272 per share, is 8.41%.
How much does ETB pay per share?
ETB pays about $0.106 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.272 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $127.20 a year.
Has ETB grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.4% a year (+0.0% over the last year). ETB did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of ETB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.41%, you would need about 944 shares of ETB (roughly $14,264 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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