KNG Distribution History & Yield
FT Cboe Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 116 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 (in 146 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 176 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 206 days) | Jun 2, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 266 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 326 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 16, 2027 (in 356 days) | Oct 30, 2027 | $0.3518 | $35.17 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KNG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.221 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much KNG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 285 | $14,505 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,422 | $72,523 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,843 | $145,046 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.27%. $10,000 in KNG would currently pay about $827 a year ($69 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KNG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | — | $0.354 | +2.6% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.345 | -4.7% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.362 | +0.6% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +3.7% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.347 | +2.1% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.34 | -2.3% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.348 | +0.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.345 | -6.8% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.37 | +2.2% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.362 | +5.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.344 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.344 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.344 | -1.1% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.348 | -2.2% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.356 | +0.3% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.355 | +1.4% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.35 | -2.8% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +4.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.346 | -4.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.363 | +0.3% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.362 | -0.3% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.363 | -4.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.378 | -1.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.382 | -2.8% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.393 | +0.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.391 | +2.9% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.38 | +1.1% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | $0.376 | +0.8% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.373 | -2.6% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.383 | +2.4% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.374 | -2.1% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.382 | +2.1% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.374 | +0.3% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | — | $0.373 | -1.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +4.1% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.365 | +2.0% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | — | $0.358 | -6.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.381 | -31.4% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.555 | +9.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.507 | -0.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.51 | -3.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.529 | +5.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.502 | +0.4% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.50 | -3.1% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.516 | +2.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.506 | +3.1% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.491 | -1.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.497 | +3.5% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +3.9% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.462 | +4.8% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.441 | +3.3% |
| Jun 24, 2020 | — | $0.427 | +8.4% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.394 | -19.6% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | — | $0.49 | +2.9% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.476 | +2.1% |
| Jun 19, 2019 | — | $0.466 | +0.9% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.462 | +2.4% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | — | $0.451 | -2.8% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.464 | +14.6% |
| Jun 27, 2018 | — | $0.405 | — |
Payout risk check
KNG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved +3.5% 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 FT Cboe Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of a hypothetical BuyWrite strategy on constituents of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which targets companies that are currently members of the S&P 500 ® Index.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jun 27, 2018. 60 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KNG distribution FAQ
When is KNG's next ex-distribution date?
KNG's next ex-distribution date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3518 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does KNG pay distributions?
KNG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.354 per share with an ex-date of Oct 21, 2026.
What is KNG's distribution yield?
KNG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.27%, based on $4.221 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.221 per share, is 8.27%.
How much does KNG pay per share?
KNG pays about $0.3518 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.221 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $422.10 a year.
Has KNG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 16.9% a year (-2.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, KNG'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 KNG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.27%, you would need about 285 shares of KNG (roughly $14,505 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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