DFUS Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.196 | $19.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.196 | $19.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.196 | $19.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.196 | $19.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFUS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.784 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFUS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,531 | $127,240 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,654 | $636,199 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,307 | $1,272,398 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.94%. $10,000 in DFUS would currently pay about $94 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFUS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.196 | -1.5% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.199 | +17.8% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.169 | +7.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.157 | -12.3% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.179 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.179 | +29.7% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.138 | -39.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.229 | +47.7% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.155 | -3.7% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.161 | +36.4% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.118 | -49.6% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.234 | +46.3% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.6% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.159 | +18.7% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.134 | -30.2% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.192 | +21.5% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.158 | +2.6% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.154 | +37.5% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.112 | -43.4% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.198 | +47.8% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.134 | +22.9% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.109 | — |
Payout risk check
DFUS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 81/100).
Its share price moved +14.8% 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 Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF
As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of U.S. companies. The fund may purchase or sell futures contracts and options on futures contracts for U.S. equity securities and indices, to increase or decrease equity market exposure based on actual or expected cash inflows to or outflows from the Portfolio.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2021. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFUS distribution FAQ
When is DFUS's next ex-distribution date?
DFUS's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.196 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFUS pay distributions?
DFUS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.196 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFUS's distribution yield?
DFUS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.87%, based on $0.721 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $83.13. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.784 per share, is 0.94%.
How much does DFUS pay per share?
DFUS pays about $0.196 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.784 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $78.40 a year.
Has DFUS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +3.8% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DFUS'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 DFUS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.94%, you would need about 1,531 shares of DFUS (roughly $127,240 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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