JHHY Distribution History & Yield

John Hancock High Yield ETF · NYSEArca

ETF High Yield Bond Monthly payer Bond fundHigh yield
$25.44
-0.06% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
6.96%
$1.77/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
6.00%
$1.527/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.527
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1273
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 26, 2026 Estimated
in 17 days
Next pay date
Oct 10, 2026
in 31 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 27, 2026
$0.143 per share
Expense ratio
0.52%
AUM 97.3M
Consistency
54/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
2.3
since May 29, 2024
1y total return
+4.9%
price -2.0% + distributions 6.8%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days) Oct 10, 2026 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (in 47 days) Nov 9, 2026 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (in 77 days) Dec 9, 2026 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) Jan 8, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Sun, Jan 24, 2027 (in 137 days) Feb 7, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Tue, Feb 23, 2027 (in 167 days) Mar 9, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) Apr 8, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Sat, Apr 24, 2027 (in 227 days) May 8, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Mon, May 24, 2027 (in 257 days) Jun 7, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) Jul 7, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 317 days) Aug 6, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated
Sun, Aug 22, 2027 (in 347 days) Sep 5, 2027 $0.1273 $12.72 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JHHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.527 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 28 payments per share from May 29, 2024 to Aug 27, 2026; most recent $0.143$0.00$0.30$0.60May 29, 2024: $0.054May '24Jun 26, 2024: $0.143Jul 29, 2024: $0.172Aug 28, 2024: $0.163Sep 26, 2024: $0.157Sep '24Oct 29, 2024: $0.132Nov 26, 2024: $0.161Dec 27, 2024: $0.498 (special)Jan 29, 2025: $0.058Jan '25Feb 26, 2025: $0.142Mar 27, 2025: $0.15Apr 28, 2025: $0.157May 28, 2025: $0.155May '25Jun 26, 2025: $0.148Jul 29, 2025: $0.151Aug 27, 2025: $0.151Sep 26, 2025: $0.127Sep '25Oct 29, 2025: $0.131Nov 24, 2025: $0.132Dec 29, 2025: $0.362Jan 28, 2026: $0.096Jan '26Feb 25, 2026: $0.094Mar 27, 2026: $0.147Apr 28, 2026: $0.124May 27, 2026: $0.121May '26Jun 26, 2026: $0.136Jul 29, 2026: $0.157Aug 27, 2026: $0.143

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2024 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.00$2.002024: $0.982$0.98220242025: $1.864$1.86420252026 (YTD): $1.018$1.0182026 YTD

How much JHHY do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month786$19,992$1,200
$500 / month3,930$99,961$6,000
$1,000 / month7,859$199,921$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 6.00%. $10,000 in JHHY would currently pay about $600 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

JHHY distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 27, 2026 $0.143 -8.9%
Jul 29, 2026 $0.157 +15.4%
Jun 26, 2026 $0.136 +12.4%
May 27, 2026 $0.121 -2.4%
Apr 28, 2026 $0.124 -15.6%
Mar 27, 2026 $0.147 +56.4%
Feb 25, 2026 $0.094 -2.1%
Jan 28, 2026 $0.096 -73.5%
Dec 29, 2025 $0.362 +174.2%
Nov 24, 2025 $0.132 +0.8%
Oct 29, 2025 $0.131 +3.1%
Sep 26, 2025 $0.127 -15.9%
Aug 27, 2025 $0.151 +0.0%
Jul 29, 2025 $0.151 +2.0%
Jun 26, 2025 $0.148 -4.5%
May 28, 2025 $0.155 -1.3%
Apr 28, 2025 $0.157 +4.7%
Mar 27, 2025 $0.15 +5.6%
Feb 26, 2025 $0.142 +144.8%
Jan 29, 2025 $0.058 -64.0%
Dec 27, 2024 $0.498 Special
Nov 26, 2024 $0.161 +22.0%
Oct 29, 2024 $0.132 -15.9%
Sep 26, 2024 $0.157 -3.7%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

JHHY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).

Its share price moved -2.0% 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 High Yield ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S.-dollar-denominated high-yield corporate bonds. Such corporate bonds are below-investment-grade securities rated from BB+ to D by S&P Global Ratings or by Fitch Ratings, Inc. or from Ba1 to D by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or a comparable rating by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or unrated equivalents.

Fund family: John Hancock. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: May 29, 2024. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

JHHY distribution FAQ

When is JHHY's next ex-distribution date?

JHHY's next ex-distribution date is Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1273 per share, expected on Oct 10, 2026.

How often does JHHY pay distributions?

JHHY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.143 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.

What is JHHY's distribution yield?

JHHY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.96%, based on $1.77 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.527 per share, is 6.00%.

How much does JHHY pay per share?

JHHY pays about $0.1273 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.527 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $152.70 a year.

Has JHHY grown or cut its distribution?

As a fund, JHHY'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 JHHY do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 6.00%, you would need about 786 shares of JHHY (roughly $19,992 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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