BKUI Distribution History & Yield

BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF

ETF Monthly payer
$49.58
+0.01% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
4.11%
$2.038/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.11%
$2.038/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.038
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1698
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 22 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 36 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.159 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
90/100
fairly stable payouts
3y distribution CAGR
+1.9%
annualised (too young for 5y)
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
5.0
since Sep 1, 2021
1y total return
+3.4%
price -0.7% + distributions 4.1%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) May 13, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.1698 $16.98 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 $2.038 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.159$0.00$0.125$0.25Jun 1, 2023: $0.196Jun '23Jul 3, 2023: $0.189Aug 1, 2023: $0.192Sep 1, 2023: $0.199Oct 2, 2023: $0.186Nov 1, 2023: $0.207Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.186Dec 27, 2023: $0.141Feb 1, 2024: $0.206Mar 1, 2024: $0.201Apr 1, 2024: $0.212Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.205Jun 3, 2024: $0.221Jul 1, 2024: $0.199Aug 1, 2024: $0.237Sep 3, 2024: $0.227Sep '24Oct 1, 2024: $0.219Nov 1, 2024: $0.208Dec 2, 2024: $0.182Dec 27, 2024: $0.219Feb 3, 2025: $0.19Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.175Apr 1, 2025: $0.174May 1, 2025: $0.199Jun 2, 2025: $0.186Jul 1, 2025: $0.178Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.205Sep 2, 2025: $0.178Oct 1, 2025: $0.19Nov 3, 2025: $0.185Dec 1, 2025: $0.164Dec '25Dec 29, 2025: $0.207Feb 2, 2026: $0.165Mar 2, 2026: $0.16Apr 1, 2026: $0.138May 1, 2026: $0.166May '26Jun 1, 2026: $0.155Jul 1, 2026: $0.175Aug 3, 2026: $0.174Sep 1, 2026: $0.159

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002021: $0.108$0.10820212022: $0.885$0.88520222023: $2.123$2.12320232024: $2.536$2.53620242025: $2.231$2.23120252026 (YTD): $1.292$1.2922026 YTD

How much BKUI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month589$29,190$1,200
$500 / month2,945$145,952$6,000
$1,000 / month5,889$291,904$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.11%. $10,000 in BKUI would currently pay about $411 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

BKUI distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.219 -3.5%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

BKUI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 90/100).

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

First distribution on our records: Sep 1, 2021. 61 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1698 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does BKUI pay distributions?

BKUI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.159 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is BKUI's distribution yield?

BKUI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.11%, based on $2.038 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.58. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.038 per share, is 4.11%.

How much does BKUI pay per share?

BKUI pays about $0.1698 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.038 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $203.80 a year.

Has BKUI grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +1.9% a year. 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 4.11%, you would need about 589 shares of BKUI (roughly $29,190 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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