GCOW Distribution History & Yield
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 85 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 (in 176 days) | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 (in 267 days) | Jun 17, 2027 | $0.428 | $42.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 2, 2027 (in 358 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 | $33,008 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,505 | $165,039 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,010 | $330,077 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.64%. $10,000 in GCOW would currently pay about $364 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% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.512 | +216.0% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.162 | -24.7% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.215 | -38.2% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.348 | +23.4% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.282 | -12.1% |
| Mar 26, 2019 | — | $0.321 | +24.9% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.257 | -31.8% |
| Sep 25, 2018 | — | $0.377 | +54.5% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.244 | +9.4% |
| Mar 27, 2018 | — | $0.223 | -0.9% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.225 | -14.4% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.263 | +20.6% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.218 | +26.0% |
| Mar 28, 2017 | — | $0.173 | -24.1% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.228 | +96.6% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | — | $0.116 | -35.2% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | — | $0.179 | — |
Payout risk check
GCOW's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 45/100).
Its share price moved +17.3% 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 Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
First distribution on our records: Jun 14, 2016. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 85 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 $47.09. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.712 per share, is 3.64%.
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 12.9% a year (+69.8% 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 3.64%, you would need about 701 shares of GCOW (roughly $33,008 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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