The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (CEE), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 3.42% and a payout ratio of 12.90%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

33 years
Metric (FY)202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320011999199819971996199519941993199219911990
Dividends per share (FY)$0.35$0.37$0.24$0.95$0.92$1.46$1.01$0.56$0.32$0.49$0.97$2.49$1.09$2.49$0.26$0.65$0.07$8.84$5.52$0.33$0.17$0.22$0.23$0.11$0.13$6.57$1.90$0.38$0.20$0.30$0.30$0.02$0.26
Dividend yield (FY) %3.42%2.82%13.52%2.97%7.98%3.69%2.45%1.31%2.56%5.13%10.23%3.18%7.54%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %12.90%8.35%-3.36%6.41%-17.82%18.00%-244.13%5.54%48.08%-16.49%-26.58%45.04%379.12%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

35 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-01-31December 30, 242024-12-30$0.35
2024-01-26December 28, 232023-12-29$0.37
2023-01-27December 29, 222022-12-30$0.24
2022-01-28December 29, 212021-12-30$0.95
2021-01-28December 29, 202020-12-30$0.92
2020-01-30December 27, 192019-12-30$1.46
2019-01-30December 28, 182018-12-31$1.01
2018-01-26December 28, 172017-12-29$0.56
2017-01-27December 28, 162016-12-30$0.32
2016-01-28December 29, 152015-12-31$0.49
2015-01-28December 29, 142014-12-31$0.97
2014-01-31December 27, 132013-12-31$2.49
2013-01-28December 27, 122012-12-31$1.09
2012-01-27December 28, 112011-12-30$2.49
2011-01-28December 29, 102010-12-31$0.26
N/ADecember 29, 09N/A$0.65
2008-12-31December 11, 082008-12-15$0.07
2007-12-31December 19, 072007-12-21$8.84
2006-12-28December 19, 062006-12-21$5.52
2005-12-30December 16, 052005-12-20$0.33
2004-12-31December 20, 042004-12-22$0.17
2003-12-31December 18, 032003-12-22$0.22
2001-11-29November 15, 012001-11-19$0.23
N/ANovember 12, 99N/A$0.11
1998-11-27November 12, 981998-11-16$0.11
1998-09-09August 28, 981998-09-01$0.02
1998-01-13November 13, 971997-11-17$6.55
1997-09-16August 29, 971997-09-03$0.02
1997-01-13December 17, 961996-12-19$1.90
1996-01-16December 22, 951995-12-27$0.38
1995-01-13December 22, 941994-12-29$0.20
1994-01-14December 21, 931993-12-28$0.30
1993-01-18December 21, 921992-12-28$0.30
1991-09-13August 29, 911991-09-05$0.02
N/ANovember 28, 90N/A$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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Should I consider The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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