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ECC dividend safety score
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. · Financial Services
ECC scores 15/100 for dividend safety, which means a high risk that the dividend could be cut.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. (ECC) has a very high dividend yield of 18.56%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 15 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Risky. It has grown its dividend for 0 years in a row and cut it 1 time in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #173 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 9, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the ECC score
ECC dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.54 | -14.4% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How ECC compares
| ECC | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 15 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 18.56% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming ECC dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 9, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| ~Dec 9, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| ~Jan 8, 2027 | $0.0600 |
| ~Feb 7, 2027 | $0.0600 |
Estimates based on ECC's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would ECC pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $186 | $15 |
| $10,000 | $1,856 | $155 |
| $50,000 | $9,278 | $773 |
| $100,000 | $18,557 | $1,546 |
To earn $1,000 a month from ECC at today's yield you would need about $64,667 invested, roughly 17,153 shares.
Based on the current yield of 18.56%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent ECC dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| May 11, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.0600 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.1400 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.1400 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.1400 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.1400 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.1400 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.1400 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
ECC dividend FAQ
Is the ECC dividend safe?
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. has a dividend safety score of 15 out of 100, which we rate Risky. That means a high risk that the dividend could be cut. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the ECC dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for ECC is about 18.56%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does ECC pay dividends?
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in ECC earn in dividends?
At a yield of 18.56%, $10,000 invested in ECC would pay about $1,856 a year, or roughly $155 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next ECC ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for ECC is expected around November 9, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.