FCOM Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCOM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.70 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FCOM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,715 | $122,349 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,572 | $611,743 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,143 | $1,223,486 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.98%. $10,000 in FCOM would currently pay about $98 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCOM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.175 | +0.6% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.174 | +11.5% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.156 | -20.8% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.197 | +29.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.152 | +10.1% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +3.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.133 | -14.2% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.155 | +34.8% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.115 | +6.5% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.108 | +3.8% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.104 | +7.2% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.097 | +54.0% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.063 | -21.3% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.08 | -3.6% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.083 | -5.7% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.088 | +1.1% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.087 | +33.8% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.065 | -46.3% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.121 | +37.5% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.088 | +14.3% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.077 | +13.2% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.068 | -6.8% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.073 | -9.9% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.081 | -9.0% |
Payout risk check
FCOM's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 79/100).
Its share price moved +4.7% 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 Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2013. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FCOM distribution FAQ
When is FCOM's next ex-distribution date?
FCOM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.175 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does FCOM pay distributions?
FCOM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.175 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is FCOM's distribution yield?
FCOM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.98%, based on $0.702 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.70 per share, is 0.98%.
How much does FCOM pay per share?
FCOM pays about $0.175 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.70 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $70.00 a year.
Has FCOM grown or cut its distribution?
FCOM has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 18.1% a year (+21.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FCOM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.98%, you would need about 1,715 shares of FCOM (roughly $122,349 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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