FHYS Distribution History & Yield
Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 81 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 141 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 171 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 201 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 291 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 321 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.1239 | $12.39 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FHYS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.4863 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FHYS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 808 | $18,531 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,037 | $92,655 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,074 | $185,310 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.48%. $10,000 in FHYS would currently pay about $648 a year ($54 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FHYS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.135 | +3.1% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.131 | +14.9% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.114 | +3.6% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -2.7% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.113 | -0.9% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.114 | -24.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +200.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.05 | -64.3% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +22.8% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.114 | +15.2% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.099 | -13.2% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.114 | +5.6% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.108 | -2.7% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +2.8% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.108 | -12.9% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.124 | +8.8% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.114 | +4.6% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.109 | -22.7% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +34.3% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.105 | -36.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.166 | +50.9% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.11 | +3.8% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.106 | -10.2% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.118 | -7.1% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.127 | -14.8% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | $0.149 | +43.3% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.104 | -13.3% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.12 | -3.2% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | — | $0.124 | -1.6% |
| Mar 26, 2024 | — | $0.126 | +5.0% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +17.6% |
| Jan 29, 2024 | — | $0.102 | -32.9% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.152 | +19.7% |
| Nov 28, 2023 | — | $0.127 | +0.0% |
| Oct 27, 2023 | — | $0.127 | -3.1% |
| Sep 27, 2023 | — | $0.131 | +10.1% |
| Aug 29, 2023 | — | $0.119 | -12.5% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | — | $0.136 | +4.6% |
| Jun 28, 2023 | — | $0.13 | -5.1% |
| May 26, 2023 | — | $0.137 | +14.2% |
| Apr 26, 2023 | — | $0.12 | -4.8% |
| Mar 29, 2023 | — | $0.126 | +5.9% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | — | $0.119 | +1.7% |
| Jan 27, 2023 | — | $0.117 | +24.5% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.094 | -49.2% |
| Nov 28, 2022 | — | $0.185 | +117.6% |
| Oct 27, 2022 | — | $0.085 | -35.1% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | — | $0.131 | +29.7% |
| Aug 29, 2022 | — | $0.101 | -17.9% |
| Jul 27, 2022 | — | $0.123 | +17.1% |
| Jun 28, 2022 | — | $0.105 | -5.4% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2022 | — | $0.111 | +4.7% |
| Mar 29, 2022 | — | $0.106 | -2.8% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.109 | -7.6% |
| Jan 27, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +195.0% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.04 | — |
Payout risk check
FHYS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 79/100).
Its share price moved -1.3% 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 Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF
The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield fixed income instruments. The adviser selects instruments, including securities, that the adviser believes have attractive risk-return characteristics. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in investments rated below investment-grade.
Fund family: Federated. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2021. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FHYS distribution FAQ
When is FHYS's next ex-distribution date?
FHYS's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1239 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does FHYS pay distributions?
FHYS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.135 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is FHYS's distribution yield?
FHYS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.03%, based on $1.384 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.95. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.4863 per share, is 6.48%.
How much does FHYS pay per share?
FHYS pays about $0.1239 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.4863 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $148.63 a year.
Has FHYS grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FHYS'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 FHYS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.48%, you would need about 808 shares of FHYS (roughly $18,531 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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