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First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund(NYSE) FFA

Market Cap$448.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2004)+457%
5 Year+56%
1 Year+12%
1 Month+0%
$22.12
-1.43%
-0.32Today
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 22.442026-10-15
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.4%USD 22.352026-10-08
1 month+0.18%USD 22.402026-09-15
3 month+0.53%USD 22.322026-07-17
Year to date+7.62%USD 20.852025-12-31
1 year+12.28%USD 19.992025-10-15
3 year+61.16%USD 13.922023-10-16
5 year+56.47%USD 14.342021-10-15
Since inception+457.17%USD 4.032004-08-27

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$448.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$48.75M

Net Income (TTM)

$143.83M

EPS (TTM)

$4.77

P/E Ratio

4.70

Dividend

$1.59

Beta (Volatility)

0.87 (Low)

Price

$22.12

Volume

20,572.804

Open

$22.52

Previous Close

$22.44

Daily Range

$22.10 - $22.52

52-Week Range

$19.50 - $23.82

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 10, 2025

FFA News

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About First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund that strategically allocates capital within the U.S. public equity markets. The fund aims to generate income through investments in a diverse range of companies while employing a covered call strategy to enhance returns.

Products and Services
  • Closed-ended equity mutual fund focused on income generation
  • Diverse portfolio across various sectors and market capitalizations
  • Utilizes covered call options to enhance investment returns
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of $10.47 million indicates strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income of $34.17 million reflects effective cost management
  • Dividend yield of approximately 6.80% offers attractive income potential for investors
Financial Highlights
  • Quarterly net income of $34.17 million for Q2 2026
  • TTM revenue of $10.47 million, showcasing consistent income generation
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 4.78 suggests potential undervaluation
The First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, established in 2004, is managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. and co-managed by Chartwell Investment Partners, L.P. The fund's investment strategy focuses on generating income while maintaining a diversified portfolio. The recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue stream and effective management practices, making it an appealing option for income-focused investors. The fund's commitment to utilizing covered call options further enhances its potential for returns, positioning it well within the asset management sector.
AI Generated • Sep 20, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

CEO

James M. Dykas

Headquarters

Wheaton, IL 60187, US

FFA Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

83.98%

Operating Margin

298.92%

Net Income Margin

298.91%

Return on Equity

19.74%

Return on Capital

17.03%

Return on Assets

19.32%

Earnings Yield

21.28%

Dividend Yield

7.07%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$448.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

19.99M

Volume

20.57K

Avg. Volume

25.86K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$39.09M

Operating Income

$143.83M

EBITDA

$143.83M

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

Cash & ST Invst.

$2.05M

Total Debt

$0.00

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Performance Analysis

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 25,462,182-26.4%
20232023-12-31USD 31,980,41425.6%
20242024-12-31USD 32,939,8233.0%
20252025-12-31USD 32,918,615-0.1%
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-80.6%
Q22025-06-30114.2%
Q42025-12-3186.9%
Q22026-06-30-51.2%
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -3.43N/A
20232023-12-31USD 3.31N/A
20242024-12-31USD 3.7814.1%
20252025-12-31USD 4.046.9%
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-37.8%
Q22025-06-30-32.4%
Q42025-12-31212.2%
Q22026-06-30-44.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$10.47M

-62.0%

Gross Profit

$7.88M

-89.2%

Gross Margin

75.20%

N/A

Market Cap

$448.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$34.17M

-26.8%

EBITDA

$34.17M

-26.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$2.05M

-43.6%

Total Debt

$0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$2.21M

+375.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

19.32%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

19.36%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

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Questions About FFA

What is the current price of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund?

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is trading at $22.12 per share.

What is the 52-week range for First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund has traded between $19.50 and $23.82.

How much debt does First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund have on hand?

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund reported $4.04M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund’s dividend yield?

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund currently has a dividend yield of 7.07%.

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