FQAL Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Quality Factor ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | 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 $1.008 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 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 | 1,191 | $100,786 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,953 | $503,929 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,905 | $1,007,857 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.19%. $10,000 in FQAL would currently pay about $119 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FQAL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.17 | +22.3% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.139 | -7.9% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.151 | -0.7% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.152 | +7.8% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.141 | +6.0% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.133 | +19.8% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.111 | -24.0% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.146 | +13.2% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.129 | +4.0% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.124 | -15.6% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.147 | +12.2% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.131 | +56.0% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.084 | -25.0% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.112 | — |
Payout risk check
FQAL's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
Its share price moved +16.7% 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. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.252 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does FQAL pay distributions?
FQAL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.252 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is FQAL's distribution yield?
FQAL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.12%, based on $0.948 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $84.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.008 per share, is 1.19%.
How much does FQAL pay per share?
FQAL pays about $0.252 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.008 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.80 a year.
Has FQAL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.7% a year (+10.9% 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 1.19%, you would need about 1,191 shares of FQAL (roughly $100,786 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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