FCOM Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.175 | $17.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 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 | $117,069 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,572 | $585,343 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,143 | $1,170,686 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.03%. $10,000 in FCOM would currently pay about $103 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCOM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| 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% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.089 | +9.9% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.081 | +12.5% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.072 | -6.5% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.077 | +1.3% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.076 | -35.6% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.118 | -45.1% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.215 | +1.4% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.212 | -14.5% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.248 | -26.4% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $1.486 Special | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.337 | +17.0% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.288 | +30.9% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.22 | +3042.9% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.007 | -95.7% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.162 | -28.6% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.227 | +4.1% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.218 | +296.4% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.055 | -79.7% |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.271 | +14.3% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.237 | +9.2% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.217 | +29.9% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.167 | -12.1% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.19 | +62.4% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.117 | -51.7% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.242 | +278.1% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.064 | — |
Payout risk check
FCOM's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 81/100).
Its share price moved -3.8% 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 Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of assets in securities included in the fund's underlying index. The fund's underlying index is the MSCI USA IMI Communication Services 25/50 Index, which represents the performance of the communication services sector in the U.S. equity market. It may or may not hold all of the securities in the MSCI USA IMI Communication Services 25/50 Index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Communications. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2013. 51 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 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 Jan 1, 2027.
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 Sep 18, 2026.
What is FCOM's distribution yield?
FCOM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.00%, based on $0.68 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $68.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.70 per share, is 1.03%.
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 13.9% a year (+9.7% 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 1.03%, you would need about 1,715 shares of FCOM (roughly $117,069 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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