JEPQ Distribution History & Yield
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.5637 | $56.38 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JEPQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.765 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much JEPQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 178 | $10,616 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 887 | $53,082 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,774 | $106,164 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.30%. $10,000 in JEPQ would currently pay about $1,130 a year ($94 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JEPQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.683 | -3.1% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.705 | +10.7% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.637 | +12.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.564 | -4.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.591 | +5.7% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.559 | +9.8% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.509 | +9.2% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.466 | -19.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $0.576 | +4.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.553 | +16.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.476 | +6.7% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.446 | +0.9% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.442 | -0.5% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.444 | -10.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.494 | -20.5% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.621 | +3.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.598 | +10.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.541 | +12.2% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.482 | +7.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.45 | -1.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $0.456 | -10.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.508 | +2.8% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.494 | -10.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.551 | -1.1% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.557 | +30.4% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.427 | +1.4% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.421 | -6.4% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.45 | +4.4% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.431 | +0.9% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.427 | +12.4% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.38 | +11.1% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.342 | -12.8% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | $0.392 | -7.1% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.422 | +1.0% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.418 | +0.2% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.417 | -7.5% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.451 | +23.2% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.366 | -0.3% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.367 | +2.8% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.357 | -26.2% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.484 | +6.6% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.454 | +4.8% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.433 | -1.8% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.441 | -23.4% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $0.576 | +5.5% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.546 | -19.8% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.681 | +79.2% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.38 | -30.4% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.546 | +34.2% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.407 | +19.7% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.34 | -9.6% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.376 | — |
Payout risk check
JEPQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved +7.5% 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 JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
The fund seeks to achieve this objective by (1) creating an actively managed portfolio of equity securities comprised significantly of those included in the fund’s primary benchmark, the Nasdaq-100 Index® (the Benchmark), and (2) through equity-linked notes (ELNs), selling call options with exposure to the Benchmark. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: JPMorgan. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jun 1, 2022. 52 payments tracked.
JEPQ distribution FAQ
When is JEPQ's next ex-distribution date?
JEPQ's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.5637 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does JEPQ pay distributions?
JEPQ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.683 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is JEPQ's distribution yield?
JEPQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.30%, based on $6.765 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $59.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.765 per share, is 11.30%.
How much does JEPQ pay per share?
JEPQ pays about $0.5637 per share each month, which works out to roughly $6.765 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $676.50 a year.
Has JEPQ grown or cut its distribution?
JEPQ has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +6.9% a year.
How many shares of JEPQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.30%, you would need about 178 shares of JEPQ (roughly $10,616 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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