MFS Equity Income Fund Class R3 (EQNTX)
| Fund Assets | 621.62M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 45.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 63.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.41 |
| YTD Return | 7.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 101.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.52 |
| 52-Week High | 23.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 98 |
| Inception Date | Sep 27, 2012 |
About EQNTX
MFS Equity Income Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund focused on delivering total return by combining current income with capital appreciation. It primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, with a strategic emphasis on companies offering higher relative dividend yields and strong long-term growth prospects. The fund integrates rigorous fundamental research with quantitative analysis of thousands of securities, aiming to select stocks whose valuations reflect both growth potential and risk factors. This approach typically results in a diversified portfolio of large, established U.S. companies known for value characteristics and consistent dividend payments. With assets distributed across approximately 90 holdings, the fund actively manages sector and company exposures to pursue its objectives. As part of the large-value category, MFS Equity Income Fund Class R3 serves investors seeking a balance between income generation and equity growth within the U.S. market, making it a noteworthy choice in retirement plans or other employer-sponsored investment platforms.
Performance
EQNTX had a total return of 9.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.11%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.04% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.98% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.57% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.47% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 2.40% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 2.10% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 2.02% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.00% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 1.87% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 1.81% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | AMP | 1.80% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.11635 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.05919 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.02341 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.10043 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.11564 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.08809 | Mar 27, 2024 |