EMOT Distribution History & Yield
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMOT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.16 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 7 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMOT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 7,500 | $201,000 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 37,500 | $1,005,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 75,000 | $2,010,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.60%. $10,000 in EMOT would currently pay about $60 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMOT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.04 | -28.6% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.056 | -30.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -20.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.10 | +100.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.05 | -35.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.078 | — |
Payout risk check
EMOT's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 69/100).
Its share price moved +11.9% 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 S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF
Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of common stock of companies in the S&P 500® Index which are identified as having sustainable competitive advantages, or “an economic moat,” as evidenced by their sustained high gross margins, sustained high return on invested capital and high market share. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2024. 7 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMOT distribution FAQ
When is EMOT's next ex-distribution date?
EMOT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.04 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does EMOT pay distributions?
EMOT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.04 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is EMOT's distribution yield?
EMOT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.03%, based on $0.276 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.80. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.16 per share, is 0.60%.
How much does EMOT pay per share?
EMOT pays about $0.04 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.16 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $16.00 a year.
Has EMOT grown or cut its distribution?
EMOT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year.
How many shares of EMOT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.60%, you would need about 7,500 shares of EMOT (roughly $201,000 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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