FLBL Distribution History & Yield

Franklin Senior Loan ETF · Cboe US

ETF Bank Loan Monthly payer Bond fundHigh yield
$23.08
+0.02% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
7.45%
$1.719/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.45%
$1.719/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.719
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1433
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 23 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 37 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.128 per share
Expense ratio
0.45%
AUM 866.7M
Consistency
86/100
fairly stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+16.9%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
2 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
8.2
since Jun 29, 2018
1y total return
+2.5%
price -4.6% + distributions 7.1%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.1433 $14.33 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) May 13, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.1432 $14.32 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FLBL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.719 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.128$0.00$0.125$0.25Jun 1, 2023: $0.194Jun '23Jul 3, 2023: $0.167Aug 1, 2023: $0.156Sep 1, 2023: $0.188Oct 2, 2023: $0.169Nov 1, 2023: $0.175Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.164Dec 15, 2023: $0.151Feb 1, 2024: $0.178Mar 1, 2024: $0.172Apr 1, 2024: $0.156Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.197Jun 3, 2024: $0.154Jul 1, 2024: $0.148Aug 1, 2024: $0.166Sep 3, 2024: $0.163Sep '24Oct 1, 2024: $0.159Nov 1, 2024: $0.172Dec 2, 2024: $0.128Dec 13, 2024: $0.16Feb 3, 2025: $0.133Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.12Apr 1, 2025: $0.123May 1, 2025: $0.147Jun 2, 2025: $0.141Jul 1, 2025: $0.136Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.144Sep 2, 2025: $0.132Oct 1, 2025: $0.131Nov 3, 2025: $0.166Dec 1, 2025: $0.135Dec '25Dec 19, 2025: $0.187Feb 2, 2026: $0.114Mar 2, 2026: $0.128Apr 1, 2026: $0.146May 1, 2026: $0.153May '26Jun 1, 2026: $0.163Jul 1, 2026: $0.127Aug 3, 2026: $0.141Sep 1, 2026: $0.128

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2018 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502018: $0.535$0.53520182019: $0.997$0.99720192020: $0.798$0.79820202021: $0.892$0.89220212022: $1.273$1.27320222023: $2.032$2.03220232024: $1.953$1.95320242025: $1.695$1.69520252026 (YTD): $1.10$1.102026 YTD

How much FLBL do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month699$16,115$1,200
$500 / month3,491$80,576$6,000
$1,000 / month6,981$161,152$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.45%. $10,000 in FLBL would currently pay about $745 a year ($62 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

FLBL distribution history

Show recent only
Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 1, 2026 $0.128 -9.2%
Aug 3, 2026 $0.141 +11.0%
Jul 1, 2026 $0.127 -22.1%
Jun 1, 2026 $0.163 +6.5%
May 1, 2026 $0.153 +4.8%
Apr 1, 2026 $0.146 +14.1%
Mar 2, 2026 $0.128 +12.3%
Feb 2, 2026 $0.114 -39.0%
Dec 19, 2025 $0.187 +38.5%
Dec 1, 2025 $0.135 -18.7%
Nov 3, 2025 $0.166 +26.7%
Oct 1, 2025 $0.131 -0.8%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.132 -8.3%
Aug 1, 2025 $0.144 +5.9%
Jul 1, 2025 $0.136 -3.5%
Jun 2, 2025 $0.141 -4.1%
May 1, 2025 $0.147 +19.5%
Apr 1, 2025 $0.123 +2.5%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.12 -9.8%
Feb 3, 2025 $0.133 -16.9%
Dec 13, 2024 $0.16 +25.0%
Dec 2, 2024 $0.128 -25.6%
Nov 1, 2024 $0.172 +8.2%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.159 -2.5%
Sep 3, 2024 $0.163 -1.8%
Aug 1, 2024 $0.166 +12.2%
Jul 1, 2024 $0.148 -3.9%
Jun 3, 2024 $0.154 -21.8%
May 1, 2024 $0.197 +26.3%
Apr 1, 2024 $0.156 -9.3%
Mar 1, 2024 $0.172 -3.4%
Feb 1, 2024 $0.178 +17.9%
Dec 15, 2023 $0.151 -7.9%
Dec 1, 2023 $0.164 -6.3%
Nov 1, 2023 $0.175 +3.6%
Oct 2, 2023 $0.169 -10.1%
Sep 1, 2023 $0.188 +20.5%
Aug 1, 2023 $0.156 -6.6%
Jul 3, 2023 $0.167 -13.9%
Jun 1, 2023 $0.194 +6.0%
May 1, 2023 $0.183 -3.2%
Apr 3, 2023 $0.189 +38.0%
Mar 1, 2023 $0.137 -13.8%
Feb 1, 2023 $0.159 -8.6%
Dec 16, 2022 $0.174 +12.3%
Dec 1, 2022 $0.155 +22.0%
Nov 1, 2022 $0.127 +16.5%
Oct 3, 2022 $0.109 -11.4%
Sep 1, 2022 $0.123 +19.4%
Aug 1, 2022 $0.103 +14.4%
Jul 1, 2022 $0.09 -11.8%
Jun 1, 2022 $0.102 +52.2%
May 2, 2022 $0.067 -26.4%
Apr 1, 2022 $0.091 +44.4%
Mar 1, 2022 $0.063 -8.7%
Feb 1, 2022 $0.069 +1.5%
Dec 17, 2021 $0.068 -8.1%
Dec 1, 2021 $0.074 +2.8%
Oct 29, 2021 $0.072 -11.1%
Sep 30, 2021 $0.081 -2.4%
Aug 31, 2021 $0.083 +3.8%
Jul 30, 2021 $0.08 -1.2%
Jun 30, 2021 $0.081 +19.1%
May 28, 2021 $0.068 -1.4%
Apr 30, 2021 $0.069 +32.7%
Mar 31, 2021 $0.052 +136.4%
Feb 26, 2021 $0.022 -84.5%
Jan 29, 2021 $0.142 +129.0%
Nov 30, 2020 $0.062 -6.1%
Oct 30, 2020 $0.066 +6.5%
Sep 30, 2020 $0.062 +14.8%
Aug 31, 2020 $0.054 -14.3%
Jul 31, 2020 $0.063 +8.6%
Jun 30, 2020 $0.058 -4.9%
May 29, 2020 $0.061 -10.3%
Apr 30, 2020 $0.068 -10.5%
Mar 31, 2020 $0.076 +5.6%
Feb 28, 2020 $0.072 -53.8%
Jan 31, 2020 $0.156 +2128.6%
Dec 30, 2019 $0.007 -90.1%
Nov 29, 2019 $0.071 -23.7%
Oct 31, 2019 $0.093 +19.2%
Sep 30, 2019 $0.078 -3.7%
Aug 30, 2019 $0.081 -19.0%
Jul 31, 2019 $0.10 +19.0%
Jun 28, 2019 $0.084 -56.0%
May 31, 2019 $0.191 +144.9%
Apr 30, 2019 $0.078 -8.2%
Mar 29, 2019 $0.085 +4.9%
Feb 28, 2019 $0.081 +68.8%
Jan 31, 2019 $0.048 -63.6%
Dec 28, 2018 $0.132 +140.0%
Nov 30, 2018 $0.055 -33.7%
Oct 31, 2018 $0.083 +23.9%
Sep 28, 2018 $0.067 -36.2%
Aug 31, 2018 $0.105 +40.0%
Jul 31, 2018 $0.075 +316.7%
Jun 29, 2018 $0.018

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

FLBL's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).

Its share price moved -4.6% 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 Franklin Senior Loan ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in senior loans and investments that provide exposure to senior loans. Senior loans include loans referred to as leveraged loans, bank loans and/or floating rate loans. The fund invests predominantly in income-producing senior floating interest rate corporate loans made to or issued by U.S. companies, non-U.S. entities and U.S. subsidiaries of non-U.S. entities.

Fund family: Franklin Templeton Investments. Category: Bank Loan. First distribution on our records: Jun 29, 2018. 98 payments tracked.

FLBL distribution FAQ

When is FLBL's next ex-distribution date?

FLBL's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1433 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does FLBL pay distributions?

FLBL pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.128 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is FLBL's distribution yield?

FLBL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.45%, based on $1.719 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.719 per share, is 7.45%.

How much does FLBL pay per share?

FLBL pays about $0.1433 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.719 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $171.90 a year.

Has FLBL grown or cut its distribution?

FLBL has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 16.9% a year (+1.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of FLBL do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.45%, you would need about 699 shares of FLBL (roughly $16,115 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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