MFS Equity Income Fund Class R3 (EQNTX)
| Fund Assets | 721.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 40.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.19% |
| Dividend Growth | 106.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 23.97 |
| YTD Return | 9.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 30.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 72.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.53 |
| 52-Week High | 24.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 101 |
| 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 30.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.82%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.74% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.65% |
| AGCO Corporation | AGCO | 2.34% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 2.26% |
| Portland General Electric Company | POR | 2.23% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 2.15% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 2.09% |
| TechnipFMC plc | FTI | 2.08% |
| W. P. Carey Inc. | WPC | 2.02% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 1.97% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.96% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.07013 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.38532 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.11067 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.11635 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.05919 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.02341 | Dec 13, 2024 |