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Data last updated: Oct 02, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 02, 2026): Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) pays a $2.21 annual dividend ($0.56 quarterly), yielding 6.11% at $36.09/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-07-31. 12 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 6.11%
Annual Dividend: $2.21 per share
Payout Ratio: 75.3%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-07-31
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Energy
Years of Dividend History: 29
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. operates one of North America's largest midstream energy networks, moving natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, and petrochemicals through pipelines, processing facilities, and marine terminals. The Enterprise Products Partners L.P. dividend currently yields 5.67%, well above what most income-focused equity investments offer. EPD pays quarterly, with a trailing annual rate of $2.2050 per share and a next ex-dividend date of July 31, 2026. With a beta of 0.48, EPD stock moves at roughly half the volatility of the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize steadiness over price swings.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. pays out 75.3% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). The business serves both producers and consumers of essential commodities across four segments, including NGL Pipelines & Services and Crude Oil Pipelines & Services, which generate demand tied to physical infrastructure rather than discretionary spending. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. dividend safety rests on that infrastructure base, but a payout ratio at the upper end of typical ranges leaves limited room to absorb a meaningful revenue decline. The history table also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which is the most concrete data point signaling that the dividend has faced pressure before.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. dividend history shows a CAGR of 4.3% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.1427 to $2.1600 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest single-year jump was 32.3% in 2012, while recent annual increases have been far more modest, running in the low single digits. Growth is slow by recent standards. From 2020 to 2025, the dividend moved from $1.7800 to $2.1600, a gain of about 21% over five years, which trails what faster-growing dividend payers deliver but still outpaces inflation in most of those years.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +4.7% | $1.88 (2022) | $2.16 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +3.9% | $1.78 (2020) | $2.16 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +3.6% | $1.51 (2015) | $2.16 (2025) |
EPD fits income-focused investors who want a high current yield backed by physical energy infrastructure rather than earnings growth. The yield of 5.67% is classified as high (above 4%) and sits above the stock's own 5-year average of 5.09%, meaning buyers today are locking in a yield above what has been typical for this partnership. The trade-off is clear: dividend growth has averaged 4.3% annually over 15 years, and recent increases have been smaller still. Twelve consecutive years of increases show discipline, but the 75.3% payout ratio means there is not much slack. Income is the draw here; capital appreciation and fast dividend growth are not part of the proposition.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $0.5600 |
| 2026-04-30 | $0.5500 |
| 2026-01-30 | $0.5500 |
| 2025-10-31 | $0.5450 |
| 2025-07-31 | $0.5450 |
| 2025-04-30 | $0.5350 |
| 2025-01-31 | $0.5350 |
| 2024-10-31 | $0.5250 |
| 2024-07-31 | $0.5250 |
| 2024-04-29 | $0.5150 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.6600 |
| 2025 | $2.1600 |
| 2024 | $2.0800 |
| 2023 | $1.9800 |
| 2022 | $1.8800 |
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