FTCS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Capital Strength ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.333 | $33.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.333 | $33.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.333 | $33.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.333 | $33.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTCS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.332 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTCS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 901 | $90,739 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,505 | $453,694 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,010 | $907,387 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.32%. $10,000 in FTCS would currently pay about $132 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTCS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.333 | +26.1% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.264 | -8.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.287 | +10.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.261 | +3.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.253 | +8.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.233 | +7.9% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.216 | -46.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.404 | +57.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.257 | -9.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.284 | +26.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.225 | -47.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.431 | +100.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.215 | -9.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.237 | -18.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.292 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.292 | +14.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.256 | +43.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.179 | -8.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.196 | -30.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.282 | +80.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.156 | -26.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.213 | -11.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.241 | +15.9% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.208 | +80.9% |
Payout risk check
FTCS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved +7.6% 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 First Trust Capital Strength ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with strong market positions that have the potential to provide their stockholders with a greater degree of stability and performance over time.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2006. 69 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTCS distribution FAQ
When is FTCS's next ex-distribution date?
FTCS's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.333 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FTCS pay distributions?
FTCS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.333 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTCS's distribution yield?
FTCS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.14%, based on $1.145 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $100.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.332 per share, is 1.32%.
How much does FTCS pay per share?
FTCS pays about $0.333 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.332 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $133.20 a year.
Has FTCS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.0% a year (+3.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTCS'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 FTCS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.32%, you would need about 901 shares of FTCS (roughly $90,739 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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