CPLS Distribution History & Yield
AB Core Plus Bond ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.1357 | $13.57 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CPLS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.628 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CPLS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 738 | $25,367 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,686 | $126,837 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,372 | $253,673 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.73%. $10,000 in CPLS would currently pay about $473 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CPLS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.133 | +1.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.131 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.128 | -2.3% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.131 | +1.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.129 | -2.3% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.132 | +3.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.127 | -1.6% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.129 | -36.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $0.202 | +54.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.131 | +0.8% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.13 | +4.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.125 | -4.6% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.131 | +13.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.115 | -14.8% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.135 | -5.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.143 | +2.9% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.139 | -3.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.144 | +44.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.10 | -37.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.16 | -17.5% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $0.194 | +49.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.13 | -3.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.134 | -2.2% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.137 | +3.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $0.133 | +0.8% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | $0.132 | -1.5% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.134 | -0.7% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | $0.135 | +14.4% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | $0.118 | -14.5% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | $0.138 | +5.3% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | $0.131 | +6.5% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 | $0.123 | +50.2% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | $0.0819 | — |
Payout risk check
CPLS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
Its share price moved -3.4% 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 AB Core Plus Bond ETF
The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in fixed-income securities. It may invest in a broad range of debt securities, including corporate bonds and debt and mortgage- and other asset-backed securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Fund family: AllianceBernstein. Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2023. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CPLS distribution FAQ
When is CPLS's next ex-distribution date?
CPLS'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 $0.1357 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does CPLS pay distributions?
CPLS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.133 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is CPLS's distribution yield?
CPLS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.73%, based on $1.628 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.42. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.628 per share, is 4.73%.
How much does CPLS pay per share?
CPLS pays about $0.1357 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.628 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $162.80 a year.
Has CPLS grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, CPLS'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 CPLS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.73%, you would need about 738 shares of CPLS (roughly $25,367 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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