VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) Dividend History
EINC latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-November 2026 (not yet announced).
- 4.19%trailing 12-month yield
- $5.03paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2012paying since
- +9.6%5-year growth a year
EINC dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $503
- Each payment
- $126
- Value of the shares
- $11,999
- Yield
- 4.19%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $5.03 per share, before tax.
EINC distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EINC distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
EINC distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.36 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $4.34 | +38.6% | 4.51% | 5 |
| 2024 | $3.13 | +21.1% | 3.33% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.59 | +44.8% | 3.77% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.79 | −44.5% | 2.89% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.22 | +17.2% | 6.03% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.75 | −48.2% | 6.69% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EINC yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $94.24 | 5.34% | $5.03 | 5.3% |
| 3 years ago | $65.51 | 7.68% | $11.21 | 17.1% |
| 5 years ago | $59.10 | 8.51% | $15.99 | 27.1% |
| 10 years ago | $78.63 | 6.39% | $39.73 | 50.5% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EINC yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EINC | VanEck Energy Income ETF | 3.60% | 0.48% |
| ENFR | Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 4.09% | 0.34% |
| MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 4.28% | 0.47% |
| TPYP | Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | 3.52% | 0.39% |
| USAI | Pacer American Energy Independence ETF | 3.96% | 0.73% |
| PIPE | Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure… | 3.95% | — |
| MDST | Westwood Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 10.30% | 0.81% |
| UMI | USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund | 6.17% | 0.84% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
EINC distribution history
59 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-06 | $2.0107 | +149.3% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-06 | $0.8067 | +48.9% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-05 | $0.5418 | −45.0% |
| 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-31 | $0.9843 | +43.8% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-06 | $0.6845 | −42.6% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-06 | $1.1932 | +18.3% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-06 | $1.0087 | +114.3% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-06 | $0.4708 | −29.2% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-06 | $0.6649 | −13.1% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-06 | $0.7650 | −28.9% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-07 | $1.0755 | +71.3% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-07 | $0.6279 | +65.9% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-07 | $0.3784 | −66.0% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-10 | $1.1117 | +107.8% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-05 | $0.5351 | −4.7% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-07 | $0.5616 | +79.4% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-07 | $0.3130 | −26.7% |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-05 | $0.4268 | −42.6% |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-06 | $0.7431 | +145.1% |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-07 | $0.3032 | −61.2% |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-11-19 | $0.7817 | −39.7% |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-20 | $1.2972 | +74.4% |
| 2021-05-17 | 2021-05-18 | 2021-05-21 | $0.7437 | +88.6% |
| 2021-02-17 | 2021-02-18 | 2021-02-23 | $0.3943 | −40.0% |
| 2020-11-09 | 2020-11-10 | 2020-11-16 | $0.6571 | −0.5% |
| 2020-08-10 | 2020-08-11 | 2020-08-14 | $0.6601 | +14.9% |
| 2020-05-11 | 2020-05-12 | 2020-05-15 | $0.5745 | −32.7% |
| 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-11 | 2020-02-14 | $0.8535 | −20.4% |
| 2019-11-12 | 2019-11-13 | 2019-11-18 | $1.0722 | −28.5% |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-13 | 2019-08-16 | $1.5000 | +7.3% |
| 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-17 | $1.3986 | +5.5% |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-02-12 | 2019-02-15 | $1.3257 | +30.0% |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-16 | $1.0200 | −19.0% |
| 2018-08-13 | 2018-08-14 | 2018-08-17 | $1.2600 | −2.3% |
| 2018-05-14 | 2018-05-15 | 2018-05-18 | $1.2900 | −42.7% |
| 2018-02-12 | 2018-02-13 | 2018-02-16 | $2.2500 | +77.5% |
| 2017-11-13 | 2017-11-14 | 2017-11-17 | $1.2675 | −15.5% |
| 2017-08-14 | 2017-08-16 | 2017-08-18 | $1.5000 | −5.2% |
| 2017-05-15 | 2017-05-17 | 2017-05-19 | $1.5825 | −2.3% |
| 2017-02-13 | 2017-02-15 | 2017-02-17 | $1.6200 | +10.2% |
| 2016-11-14 | 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-18 | $1.4700 | −18.3% |
| 2016-08-15 | 2016-08-17 | 2016-08-19 | $1.8000 | +20.0% |
| 2016-05-16 | 2016-05-18 | 2016-05-20 | $1.5000 | −47.4% |
| 2016-02-12 | 2016-02-17 | 2016-02-18 | $2.8500 | −35.6% |
| 2015-11-12 | 2015-11-16 | 2015-11-17 | $4.4250 | −4.8% |
| 2015-08-13 | 2015-08-17 | 2015-08-18 | $4.6500 | −11.4% |
| 2015-05-14 | 2015-05-18 | 2015-05-19 | $5.2500 | −7.9% |
| 2015-02-13 | 2015-02-18 | 2015-02-19 | $5.7000 | 0.0% |
| 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-18 | $5.7000 | 0.0% |
| 2014-08-13 | 2014-08-15 | 2014-08-19 | $5.7000 | 0.0% |
| 2014-05-14 | 2014-05-16 | 2014-05-20 | $5.7000 | −7.5% |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014-02-14 | 2014-02-19 | $6.1611 | 0.0% |
| 2013-11-13 | 2013-11-15 | 2013-11-19 | $6.1611 | +0.1% |
| 2013-08-14 | 2013-08-16 | 2013-08-20 | $6.1550 | +0.0% |
| 2013-05-15 | 2013-05-17 | 2013-05-21 | $6.1519 | −0.2% |
| 2013-02-13 | 2013-02-15 | 2013-02-20 | $6.1651 | +1.4% |
| 2012-11-14 | 2012-11-16 | 2012-11-20 | $6.0781 | +0.0% |
| 2012-08-15 | 2012-08-17 | 2012-08-21 | $6.0766 | +1.2% |
| 2012-05-15 | 2012-05-17 | 2012-05-21 | $6.0075 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EINC dividend overview
VanEck Energy Income ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $5.03 per share, a yield of 4.19% at the latest close of $119.99. In 2025 it paid $4.34 per share, up 38.6% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +9.6% a year and over ten years −14.2%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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EINC dividends FAQ
Does EINC pay a dividend?
Yes. EINC pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2012. The most recent was $2.0107 per share with an ex-dividend date of August 3, 2026, payable August 6, 2026.
What is the EINC dividend yield?
EINC paid $5.03 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.19% at the latest close of $119.99.
When is the next EINC dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-November 2026.
How often does EINC pay dividends?
EINC pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did EINC pay in dividends in 2025?
EINC paid $4.34 per share in 5 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EINC pay?
100 shares of EINC would have paid about $503 over the past 12 months, before tax.