EMLP Distribution History & Yield
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.323 | $32.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.323 | $32.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.323 | $32.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.323 | $32.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMLP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.292 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMLP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 929 | $40,709 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,644 | $203,545 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,288 | $407,090 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.95%. $10,000 in EMLP would currently pay about $295 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMLP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.323 | +3.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.312 | +4.3% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.299 | +2.7% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.291 | -6.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.312 | +4.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +12.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.266 | -10.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.298 | -4.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.312 | +18.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.264 | +9.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.242 | -14.2% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.282 | -3.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.293 | +8.9% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.269 | +28.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.209 | -14.7% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.245 | +20.1% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.204 | +11.5% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.183 | -5.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.193 | -7.7% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.209 | +2.5% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.204 | -5.1% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.215 | -6.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.229 | +5.5% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.217 | -22.8% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.281 | +8.9% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.258 | -0.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.26 | +5.3% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.247 | +12.8% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.219 | -0.5% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.22 | -24.4% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.291 | +32.9% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.219 | -16.7% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.263 | +10.5% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.238 | +13.9% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.209 | -0.5% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.21 | -26.1% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.284 | +23.5% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.23 | -6.1% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.245 | +5.6% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.232 | -0.9% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.234 | +15.3% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.203 | -24.3% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.268 | +14.5% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.234 | +0.9% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.232 | +15.4% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.201 | -14.1% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.234 | +1.3% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.231 | +26.2% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.183 | -16.1% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.218 | +4.8% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.208 | +4.0% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.20 | +2.6% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.195 | +13.4% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.172 | +23.7% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.139 | +26.4% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.11 | — |
Payout risk check
EMLP's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved +14.5% 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 North American Energy Infrastructure Fund
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies deemed by the sub-advisor to be engaged in the energy infrastructure sector. These companies principally include U.S. and Canadian natural gas and electric utilities, corporations operating energy infrastructure assets such as pipelines or renewable energy production, utilities, publicly-traded MLPs, MLP affiliates and energy infrastructure companies. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Energy Limited Partnership. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2012. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMLP distribution FAQ
When is EMLP's next ex-distribution date?
EMLP's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.323 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does EMLP pay distributions?
EMLP pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.323 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is EMLP's distribution yield?
EMLP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.79%, based on $1.225 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.292 per share, is 2.95%.
How much does EMLP pay per share?
EMLP pays about $0.323 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.292 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $129.20 a year.
Has EMLP grown or cut its distribution?
EMLP has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.4% a year (+4.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EMLP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.95%, you would need about 929 shares of EMLP (roughly $40,709 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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