JHCB Distribution History & Yield
John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days) | Nov 11, 2026 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 33 days) | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 (in 63 days) | Jan 10, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 (in 93 days) | Feb 9, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 (in 123 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 (in 153 days) | Apr 10, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 (in 183 days) | May 10, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 213 days) | Jun 9, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 243 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2027 (in 273 days) | Aug 8, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2027 (in 303 days) | Sep 7, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.0904 | $9.04 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JHCB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.1754 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much JHCB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,106 | $22,463 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,530 | $112,313 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,060 | $224,627 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.34%. $10,000 in JHCB would currently pay about $534 a year ($45 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JHCB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.082 | -18.8% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +1.0% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +9.9% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.091 | +9.6% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.083 | -17.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +7.5% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.093 | +63.2% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.057 | +1.8% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | $0.056 | -61.1% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.144 | +97.3% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | — | $0.073 | -30.5% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | — | $0.105 | +28.0% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | — | $0.082 | +3.8% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | — | $0.079 | -10.2% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | $0.088 | -2.2% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.09 | -4.3% |
| May 28, 2025 | — | $0.094 | -1.1% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | — | $0.095 | +2.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.093 | +10.7% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +171.0% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | — | $0.031 | -80.0% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.155 | +63.2% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | — | $0.095 | +10.5% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | — | $0.086 | -7.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.093 | -6.1% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | — | $0.099 | +3.1% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | — | $0.096 | +11.6% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.086 | +2.4% |
| May 29, 2024 | — | $0.084 | -4.5% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +15.8% |
| Mar 25, 2024 | — | $0.076 | +10.1% |
| Feb 26, 2024 | — | $0.069 | +213.6% |
| Jan 26, 2024 | — | $0.022 | -84.9% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $0.146 | +84.8% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | — | $0.079 | -6.0% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +13.5% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.074 | -8.6% |
| Aug 28, 2023 | — | $0.081 | -6.9% |
| Jul 26, 2023 | — | $0.087 | +16.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.075 | -5.1% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | — | $0.079 | +2.6% |
| Mar 28, 2023 | — | $0.077 | +40.0% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.055 | +223.5% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.017 | -86.4% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | $0.125 | +89.4% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.066 | -1.5% |
| Oct 26, 2022 | — | $0.067 | +1.5% |
| Sep 27, 2022 | — | $0.066 | -4.3% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Jul 26, 2022 | — | $0.069 | +9.5% |
| Jun 27, 2022 | — | $0.063 | +26.0% |
| May 25, 2022 | — | $0.05 | -24.2% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | — | $0.066 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2022 | — | $0.066 | +15.8% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | — | $0.057 | +96.6% |
| Jan 26, 2022 | — | $0.029 | -79.0% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.138 | +130.0% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Oct 26, 2021 | — | $0.06 | -3.2% |
| Sep 27, 2021 | — | $0.062 | -1.6% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | — | $0.063 | -6.0% |
| Jul 27, 2021 | — | $0.067 | +11.7% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | — | $0.06 | -1.6% |
| May 25, 2021 | — | $0.061 | +45.2% |
| Apr 27, 2021 | — | $0.042 | — |
Payout risk check
JHCB's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 75/100).
Its share price moved -6.5% 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 John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in investment-grade bank loans (including loan participations). Direct investments in loans may be illiquid and holding a loan could expose the fund to the risks of being a direct lender.
Fund family: John Hancock. Category: Corporate Bond. First distribution on our records: Apr 27, 2021. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
JHCB distribution FAQ
When is JHCB's next ex-distribution date?
JHCB's next ex-distribution date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0904 per share, expected on Nov 11, 2026.
How often does JHCB pay distributions?
JHCB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.082 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is JHCB's distribution yield?
JHCB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.34%, based on $1.085 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.085 per share, is 5.34%.
How much does JHCB pay per share?
JHCB pays about $0.0904 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.085 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $108.50 a year.
Has JHCB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, JHCB'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 JHCB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.34%, you would need about 1,106 shares of JHCB (roughly $22,463 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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