FFSM Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Covington Trust - Fidelity Fundamental Small-Mid Cap ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.047 | $4.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.047 | $4.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.047 | $4.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.047 | $4.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FFSM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.188 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 23 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FFSM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 6,383 | $213,638 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 31,915 | $1,068,192 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 63,830 | $2,136,383 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.56%. $10,000 in FFSM would currently pay about $56 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FFSM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.047 | +20.5% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.039 | -2.5% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.04 | -7.0% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.043 | -4.4% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.045 | -25.0% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.06 | +57.9% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.038 | +5.6% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.036 | +12.5% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.032 | -20.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +33.3% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.03 | +11.1% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.027 | -22.9% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.035 | +6.1% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.033 | -19.5% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.041 | +57.7% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.026 | +52.9% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.017 | -41.4% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.029 | -17.1% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.035 | +118.8% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.016 | +60.0% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.01 | — |
Payout risk check
FFSM's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 84/100).
Its share price moved +14.6% 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 Covington Trust - Fidelity Fundamental Small-Mid Cap ETF
First distribution on our records: Mar 19, 2021. 23 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FFSM distribution FAQ
When is FFSM's next ex-distribution date?
FFSM'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 $0.047 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FFSM pay distributions?
FFSM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.047 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FFSM's distribution yield?
FFSM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.50%, based on $0.166 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.47. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.188 per share, is 0.56%.
How much does FFSM pay per share?
FFSM pays about $0.047 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.188 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $18.80 a year.
Has FFSM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +9.9% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FFSM'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 FFSM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.56%, you would need about 6,383 shares of FFSM (roughly $213,638 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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