FQAL Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Quality Factor 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 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.235 | $23.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FQAL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.94 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 38 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FQAL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,277 | $107,202 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,383 | $536,011 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,766 | $1,072,021 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.12%. $10,000 in FQAL would currently pay about $112 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FQAL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.235 | -6.7% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.252 | -3.8% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.262 | +19.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.219 | +1.9% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.215 | +1.9% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.211 | +5.5% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.20 | -17.4% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.242 | +19.8% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.202 | +12.2% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +13.2% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.159 | -10.2% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.177 | -1.7% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.18 | -9.1% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.198 | +51.1% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.131 | -27.6% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.181 | -1.1% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.183 | -4.7% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.192 | +27.2% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.151 | -9.0% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.166 | +7.1% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.155 | +2.0% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.152 | -0.7% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.153 | -10.0% |
Payout risk check
FQAL's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved +12.4% 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 Quality Factor ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities included in the Fidelity U.S. Quality Factor Index?, which is designed to reflect the performance of stocks of large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with a higher quality profile than the broader market. It invests in lending securities to earn income for the fund.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2016. 38 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FQAL distribution FAQ
When is FQAL's next ex-distribution date?
FQAL'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 $0.235 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FQAL pay distributions?
FQAL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.235 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FQAL's distribution yield?
FQAL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.15%, based on $0.968 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $83.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.94 per share, is 1.12%.
How much does FQAL pay per share?
FQAL pays about $0.235 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.94 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $94.00 a year.
Has FQAL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.8% a year (+11.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FQAL'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 FQAL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.12%, you would need about 1,277 shares of FQAL (roughly $107,202 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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