FMAT Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity MSCI Materials 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 | $0.202 | $20.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.202 | $20.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.202 | $20.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.202 | $20.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FMAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.808 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FMAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,486 | $85,099 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,426 | $425,495 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,852 | $850,990 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.41%. $10,000 in FMAT would currently pay about $141 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FMAT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.202 | -4.3% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.211 | +6.6% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.198 | -5.7% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.21 | -2.8% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.216 | -3.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.224 | +1.8% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +7.3% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.205 | -2.4% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +12.3% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.187 | -9.7% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.207 | -3.3% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.214 | +2.9% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.208 | -1.4% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.211 | +6.0% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.199 | -3.4% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.206 | +3.0% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.20 | -0.5% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.201 | +8.1% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.186 | -5.6% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.197 | +10.7% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.178 | +9.2% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.163 | -5.8% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.173 | +2.4% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.169 | +13.4% |
Payout risk check
FMAT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved +9.3% 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 Fidelity MSCI Materials 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 Materials 25/50 Index, which represents the performance of the materials sector in the U.S. equity market. It may or may not hold all of the securities in the MSCI USA IMI Materials 25/50 Index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2013. 52 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FMAT distribution FAQ
When is FMAT's next ex-distribution date?
FMAT'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 $0.202 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FMAT pay distributions?
FMAT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.202 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FMAT's distribution yield?
FMAT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.43%, based on $0.821 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.30. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.808 per share, is 1.41%.
How much does FMAT pay per share?
FMAT pays about $0.202 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.808 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $80.80 a year.
Has FMAT grown or cut its distribution?
FMAT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.9% a year (-5.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FMAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.41%, you would need about 1,486 shares of FMAT (roughly $85,099 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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