CRF Distribution History & Yield
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. · NYSE American
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 23, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CRF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.414 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CRF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 849 | $4,905 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,244 | $24,526 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,487 | $49,052 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 24.46%. $10,000 in CRF would currently pay about $2,446 a year ($204 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CRF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.9% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +2.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +12.5% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
CRF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Raised 0.9% | $0.117 | $0.118 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CRF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -28.1% over the past year.
A 24.5% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Cornerstone Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value and growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund also invests through other closed-end investment companies and ETFs. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. was formed on March 16, 1973 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Dec 4, 1987. 353 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CRF distribution FAQ
When is CRF's next ex-distribution date?
CRF's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1178 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does CRF pay distributions?
CRF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.118 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is CRF's distribution yield?
CRF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 24.46%, based on $1.414 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $5.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.414 per share, is 24.46%.
How much does CRF pay per share?
CRF pays about $0.1178 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.414 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $141.40 a year.
Has CRF grown or cut its distribution?
CRF has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.4% a year (+3.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CRF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 24.46%, you would need about 849 shares of CRF (roughly $4,905 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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