First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA) pays a dividend yield of 6.67% ($1.55 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.37. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 4.5%. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund has been paying dividends since 2005.
Below is First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
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Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
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Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 8.1% | 7.21% |
| 3 Year | 5.4% | 7.81% |
| 5 Year | 4.5% | 8.31% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 6.67% |
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 86 dividend payments by First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund since 2005. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | USD 0.3875 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-03-20 | USD 0.3875 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-10 |
| 2025-12-22 | USD 0.3875 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-09-22 | USD 0.3875 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-06-23 | USD 0.35 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-03-24 | USD 0.35 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-12-20 | USD 0.35 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-09-20 | USD 0.35 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-06-21 | USD 0.35 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-11 |
| 2024-03-22 | USD 0.315 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-11 |
| 2023-12-22 | USD 0.315 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | 2023-12-11 |
| 2023-09-22 | USD 0.315 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-11 |
| 2023-06-22 | USD 0.315 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-06-12 |
| 2023-03-22 | USD 0.315 | 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-03-13 |
| 2022-12-22 | USD 0.315 | 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | 2022-12-12 |
| 2022-09-22 | USD 0.315 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-09-12 |
| 2022-06-22 | USD 0.315 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-06-13 |
| 2022-03-22 | USD 0.315 | 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-10 |
| 2021-12-22 | USD 0.315 | 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | 2021-12-13 |
| 2021-09-22 | USD 0.315 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-09-13 |
| 2021-06-22 | USD 0.315 | 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-06-11 |
| 2021-03-22 | USD 0.315 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-03-09 |
| 2020-12-22 | USD 0.285 | 2020-12-23 | 2020-12-31 | 2020-12-10 |
| 2020-09-22 | USD 0.285 | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-09-10 |
| 2020-06-22 | USD 0.285 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-30 | 2020-06-10 |
| 2020-03-20 | USD 0.285 | 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-31 | 2020-03-10 |
| 2019-12-20 | USD 0.285 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-31 | 2019-12-10 |
| 2019-09-20 | USD 0.285 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-30 | 2019-09-10 |
| 2019-06-21 | USD 0.285 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-28 | 2019-06-10 |
| 2019-03-22 | USD 0.285 | 2019-03-25 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-03-12 |
| 2018-12-21 | USD 0.285 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-31 | 2018-12-10 |
| 2018-09-21 | USD 0.285 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-10 |
| 2018-06-22 | USD 0.285 | 2018-06-25 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-06-11 |
| 2018-03-22 | USD 0.285 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-03-12 |
| 2017-12-22 | USD 0.285 | 2017-12-26 | 2017-12-29 | 2017-12-11 |
| 2017-09-22 | USD 0.285 | 2017-09-25 | 2017-09-29 | 2017-09-11 |
| 2017-06-22 | USD 0.285 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-06-12 |
| 2017-03-22 | USD 0.25 | 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-31 | 2017-03-09 |
| 2016-12-22 | USD 0.24 | 2016-12-27 | 2016-12-30 | 2016-12-12 |
| 2016-09-22 | USD 0.24 | 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-30 | 2016-09-12 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FFA Dividend
What is First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's (FFA) current dividend yield?
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA) currently has a dividend yield of 6.67%, paying $1.55 per share annually. The forward yield is 6.67%.
What is First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's payout ratio?
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's payout ratio is 0.37, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund been paying dividends?
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund has been paying dividends since 2005, a 21-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2023.
Is First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's dividend growing?
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 4.5% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund as an investment, visit the First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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