First Trust North American Energy… (EMLP) Dividend History
EMLP latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.79%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.23paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2012paying since
- +4.1%5-year growth a year
EMLP dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $123
- Each payment
- $31
- Value of the shares
- $4,383
- Yield
- 2.79%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.23 per share, before tax.
EMLP distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EMLP distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
EMLP distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.9340 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.20 | +5.5% | 3.18% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.14 | +5.0% | 3.20% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.09 | +29.1% | 3.92% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.8410 | +2.4% | 3.15% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.8210 | −16.6% | 3.29% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.9850 | +4.1% | 4.70% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EMLP yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $38.01 | 3.22% | $1.23 | 3.2% |
| 3 years ago | $26.19 | 4.68% | $3.52 | 13.4% |
| 5 years ago | $25.43 | 4.82% | $5.40 | 21.2% |
| 10 years ago | $25.01 | 4.90% | $10.14 | 40.6% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EMLP yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMLP | First Trust North American Energy… | 3.03% | 0.98% |
| EIPI | FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF | 5.14% | 114.28% |
| EIPX | FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 2.91% | 0.97% |
| FPWR | First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 2.29% | — |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
EMLP distribution history
57 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.3230 | +3.5% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.3120 | +4.3% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.2990 | +2.7% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.2910 | −6.7% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.3120 | +4.0% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.3000 | 0.0% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.3000 | +12.8% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.2660 | −10.7% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2980 | −4.5% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.3120 | +18.2% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.2640 | +9.1% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.2420 | −14.2% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.2820 | −3.8% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.2930 | +8.9% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2690 | +28.7% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.2090 | −14.7% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.2450 | +20.1% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.2040 | +11.5% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1830 | −5.2% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1930 | −7.7% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.2090 | +2.5% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.2040 | −5.1% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.2150 | −6.1% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.2290 | +5.5% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.2170 | −22.8% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.2810 | +8.9% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.2580 | −0.8% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.2600 | +5.3% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.2470 | +12.8% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.2190 | −0.5% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.2200 | −24.4% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.2910 | +32.9% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.2190 | −16.7% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.2630 | +10.5% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.2380 | +13.9% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.2090 | −0.5% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.2100 | −26.1% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.2840 | +23.5% |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-27 | 2017-03-31 | $0.2300 | −6.1% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.2450 | +5.6% |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-30 | $0.2320 | −0.9% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | $0.2340 | +15.3% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-31 | $0.2030 | −24.3% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-31 | $0.2680 | +14.5% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-30 | $0.2340 | +0.9% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.2320 | +15.4% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.2010 | −14.1% |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | 2014-12-31 | $0.2340 | +1.3% |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | 2014-09-30 | $0.2310 | +26.2% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.1830 | −16.1% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.2180 | +4.8% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-31 | $0.2080 | +4.0% |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-30 | $0.2000 | +2.6% |
| 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-25 | 2013-06-28 | $0.1950 | +13.4% |
| 2013-03-21 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-28 | $0.1720 | +23.7% |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-26 | 2012-12-31 | $0.1390 | +26.4% |
| 2012-09-21 | 2012-09-25 | 2012-09-28 | $0.1100 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EMLP dividend overview
First Trust North American Energy… pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.23 per share, a yield of 2.79% at the latest close of $43.83. In 2025 it paid $1.20 per share, up 5.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +4.1% a year and over ten years +2.6%.
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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EMLP dividends FAQ
Does EMLP pay a dividend?
Yes. EMLP pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2012. The most recent was $0.3230 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the EMLP dividend yield?
EMLP paid $1.23 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.79% at the latest close of $43.83.
When is the next EMLP dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does EMLP pay dividends?
EMLP pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did EMLP pay in dividends in 2025?
EMLP paid $1.20 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EMLP pay?
100 shares of EMLP would have paid about $123 over the past 12 months, before tax.