BKUI Distribution History & Yield
BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1653 | $16.53 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BKUI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.1493 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BKUI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 605 | $29,988 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,025 | $149,940 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,049 | $299,879 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.00%. $10,000 in BKUI would currently pay about $400 a year ($33 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BKUI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.136 | -14.5% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.159 | -8.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.174 | -0.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.175 | +12.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.155 | -6.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.166 | +20.3% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.138 | -13.7% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.16 | -3.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -20.3% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.207 | +26.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | -11.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.185 | -2.6% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +6.7% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.178 | -13.2% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.205 | +15.2% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.178 | -4.3% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.186 | -6.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.199 | +14.4% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.174 | -0.6% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.175 | -7.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.19 | -13.2% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.219 | +20.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.182 | -12.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.208 | -5.0% |
Payout risk check
BKUI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved -0.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated fixed, variable, and floating rate debt or cash equivalents. The advisor typically seeks to maintain an effective duration of one year or less, although, under certain market conditions, such as in periods of significant volatility in interest rates and spreads, its duration may be longer than one year. The fund's portfolio, under normal market conditions, will have an average credit rating of at least A or equivalent.
Fund family: BNY Mellon. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: Sep 1, 2021. 62 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BKUI distribution FAQ
When is BKUI's next ex-distribution date?
BKUI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1653 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does BKUI pay distributions?
BKUI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.136 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is BKUI's distribution yield?
BKUI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.00%, based on $1.984 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.58. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.984 per share, is 4.00%.
How much does BKUI pay per share?
BKUI pays about $0.1653 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.984 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $198.40 a year.
Has BKUI grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BKUI's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BKUI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.00%, you would need about 605 shares of BKUI (roughly $29,988 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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