CARZ Distribution History & Yield
First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.289 | $28.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.289 | $28.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.289 | $28.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.289 | $28.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CARZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.156 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CARZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,039 | $110,439 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,191 | $552,197 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,381 | $1,104,394 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.09%. $10,000 in CARZ would currently pay about $109 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CARZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $1.077 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.289 | -2.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.297 | +2.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.289 | +407.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.057 | -78.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.266 | +19.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.223 | +85.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.12 | -65.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.348 | +228.3% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.106 | -55.1% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.236 | +105.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.115 | -49.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.227 | +243.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.066 | -22.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $1.057 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.085 | -58.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.207 | +16.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.178 | +314.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.043 | -59.4% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.106 | -64.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.302 | +14.8% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.263 | -44.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.47 | +754.5% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.055 | -77.5% |
Payout risk check
CARZ's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 59/100).
Its share price moved +58.5% 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 First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF
First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2011. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CARZ distribution FAQ
When is CARZ's next ex-distribution date?
CARZ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.289 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does CARZ pay distributions?
CARZ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.289 per share with an ex-date of Sep 25, 2025.
What is CARZ's distribution yield?
CARZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.27%, based on $0.289 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $106.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.156 per share, is 1.09%.
How much does CARZ pay per share?
CARZ pays about $0.289 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.156 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $115.60 a year.
Has CARZ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 7.6% a year (-55.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, CARZ'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 CARZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.09%, you would need about 1,039 shares of CARZ (roughly $110,439 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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