COWZ Distribution History & Yield
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.431 | $43.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 (in 130 days) | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.431 | $43.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 (in 221 days) | Jun 17, 2027 | $0.431 | $43.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 2, 2027 (in 312 days) | Sep 16, 2027 | $0.431 | $43.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from COWZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.724 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 39 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much COWZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 697 | $49,476 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,481 | $247,378 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,961 | $494,756 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.43%. $10,000 in COWZ would currently pay about $243 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
COWZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.431 | +284.8% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.112 | -44.0% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -67.6% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.617 | +99.7% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +88.4% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | — | $0.164 | -28.4% |
| Mar 6, 2025 | — | $0.229 | -3.8% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.238 | -4.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.248 | -17.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +23.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.244 | -18.1% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.298 | -0.7% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +57.1% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.191 | -9.5% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.211 | -34.3% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.321 | +43.3% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.224 | +5.2% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.213 | +44.9% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.147 | -47.1% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.278 | +48.7% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.187 | +76.4% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.106 | -15.9% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.126 | -49.0% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.247 | +16.0% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.213 | +95.4% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.109 | -61.5% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.283 | +39.4% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.203 | +55.0% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.131 | +10.1% |
| Mar 26, 2019 | — | $0.119 | -17.9% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.145 | +19.8% |
| Sep 25, 2018 | — | $0.121 | +55.1% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.078 | -8.2% |
| Mar 27, 2018 | — | $0.085 | -33.6% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.128 | -56.0% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.291 | +212.9% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.093 | +78.8% |
| Mar 28, 2017 | — | $0.052 | +57.6% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.033 | — |
Payout risk check
COWZ's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 55/100).
Its share price moved +23.7% 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 Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
The index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as "cash cows". Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets will be invested in U.S.-listed equity securities that are the component securities of the index.
Fund family: Pacer. Category: Mid-Cap Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2016. 39 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
COWZ distribution FAQ
When is COWZ's next ex-distribution date?
COWZ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.431 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.
How often does COWZ pay distributions?
COWZ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.431 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is COWZ's distribution yield?
COWZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.91%, based on $1.36 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.724 per share, is 2.43%.
How much does COWZ pay per share?
COWZ pays about $0.431 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.724 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $172.40 a year.
Has COWZ grown or cut its distribution?
COWZ has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.3% a year (+44.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of COWZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.43%, you would need about 697 shares of COWZ (roughly $49,476 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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