GCOW Distribution History & Yield
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 (in 130 days) | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 (in 221 days) | Jun 17, 2027 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 2, 2027 (in 312 days) | Sep 16, 2027 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GCOW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.712 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GCOW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 701 | $33,028 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,505 | $165,140 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,010 | $330,280 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.63%. $10,000 in GCOW would currently pay about $363 a year ($30 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GCOW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.428 | +2.1% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.419 | -0.7% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | — | $0.422 | -58.0% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $1.005 | +255.1% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | — | $0.283 | -11.8% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | — | $0.321 | +401.6% |
| Mar 6, 2025 | — | $0.064 | -82.0% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.355 | +12.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.316 | -55.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.717 | +107.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.346 | +22.7% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.282 | -64.4% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.792 | +36.6% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.58 | +269.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.157 | -58.8% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.381 | -17.0% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.459 | +61.6% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.284 | +6.0% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.268 | -5.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.283 | -53.6% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.61 | +217.7% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.192 | -22.0% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.246 | -15.8% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.292 | -43.0% |
Payout risk check
GCOW's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 45/100).
Its share price moved +18.9% 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 Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
The index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to global companies with high dividend yields backed by a high free cash flow yield. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the components of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities (e.g., depositary receipts).
Fund family: Pacer. Category: Global Large-Stock Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 14, 2016. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GCOW distribution FAQ
When is GCOW's next ex-distribution date?
GCOW's next ex-distribution date is Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.428 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.
How often does GCOW pay distributions?
GCOW pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.428 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is GCOW's distribution yield?
GCOW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.83%, based on $2.274 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $47.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.712 per share, is 3.63%.
How much does GCOW pay per share?
GCOW pays about $0.428 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.712 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $171.20 a year.
Has GCOW grown or cut its distribution?
GCOW has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.2% a year (+122.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GCOW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.63%, you would need about 701 shares of GCOW (roughly $33,028 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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