KNGZ Distribution History & Yield

First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF · NasdaqGM

ETF Large Value Quarterly payer
$42.49
-0.41% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
2.43%
$1.031/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
2.88%
$1.224/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.224
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.306
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 24, 2026 Estimated
in 15 days
Next pay date
Sep 29, 2026
in 20 days
Last ex-distribution date
Jun 25, 2026
$0.306 per share
Expense ratio
0.50%
AUM 67.8M
Consistency
71/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+12.5%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
9.0
since Sep 21, 2017
1y total return
+22.8%
price +19.9% + distributions 2.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) Sep 29, 2026 $0.306 $30.60 Estimated
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) Dec 29, 2026 $0.306 $30.60 Estimated
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) Mar 30, 2027 $0.306 $30.60 Estimated
Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) Jun 29, 2027 $0.306 $30.60 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KNGZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.224 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 36 payments per share from Sep 21, 2017 to Jun 25, 2026; most recent $0.306$0.00$0.20$0.40Sep 21, 2017: $0.077Sep '17Dec 21, 2017: $0.163Mar 22, 2018: $0.109Jun 21, 2018: $0.334Sep 14, 2018: $0.133Dec 18, 2018: $0.219Dec '18Mar 21, 2019: $0.037Jun 14, 2019: $0.162Sep 25, 2019: $0.203Dec 13, 2019: $0.281Mar 26, 2020: $0.077Mar '20Jun 25, 2020: $0.201Sep 24, 2020: $0.148Dec 24, 2020: $0.173Mar 25, 2021: $0.101Jun 24, 2021: $0.15Jun '21Sep 23, 2021: $0.112Dec 23, 2021: $0.243Mar 25, 2022: $0.122Jun 24, 2022: $0.184Sep 23, 2022: $0.188Sep '22Dec 23, 2022: $0.213Mar 24, 2023: $0.175Jun 27, 2023: $0.245Sep 22, 2023: $0.176Dec 22, 2023: $0.328Dec '23Mar 21, 2024: $0.129Jun 27, 2024: $0.222Sep 26, 2024: $0.203Dec 13, 2024: $0.266Mar 27, 2025: $0.156Mar '25Jun 26, 2025: $0.243Sep 25, 2025: $0.23Dec 12, 2025: $0.336Mar 26, 2026: $0.159Jun 25, 2026: $0.306Jun '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.60$1.202017: $0.24$0.2420172018: $0.795$0.79520182019: $0.683$0.68320192020: $0.599$0.59920202021: $0.606$0.60620212022: $0.707$0.70720222023: $0.924$0.92420232024: $0.82$0.8220242025: $0.965$0.96520252026 (YTD): $0.465$0.4652026 YTD

How much KNGZ do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month981$41,662$1,200
$500 / month4,902$208,309$6,000
$1,000 / month9,804$416,618$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 2.88%. $10,000 in KNGZ would currently pay about $288 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

KNGZ distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Jun 25, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 $0.306 +92.5%
Mar 26, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 $0.159 -52.7%
Dec 12, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 $0.336 +46.1%
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 $0.23 -5.3%
Jun 26, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 $0.243 +55.8%
Mar 27, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 $0.156 -41.4%
Dec 13, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 $0.266 +31.0%
Sep 26, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 $0.203 -8.6%
Jun 27, 2024 Jun 28, 2024 $0.222 +72.1%
Mar 21, 2024 Mar 28, 2024 $0.129 -60.7%
Dec 22, 2023 Dec 29, 2023 $0.328 +86.4%
Sep 22, 2023 Sep 29, 2023 $0.176 -28.2%
Jun 27, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 $0.245 +40.0%
Mar 24, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 $0.175 -17.8%
Dec 23, 2022 Dec 30, 2022 $0.213 +13.3%
Sep 23, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 $0.188 +2.2%
Jun 24, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 $0.184 +50.8%
Mar 25, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 $0.122 -49.8%
Dec 23, 2021 Dec 31, 2021 $0.243 +117.0%
Sep 23, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 $0.112 -25.3%
Jun 24, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 $0.15 +48.5%
Mar 25, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 $0.101 -41.6%
Dec 24, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 $0.173 +16.9%
Sep 24, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 $0.148 -26.4%
Jun 25, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 $0.201 +161.0%
Mar 26, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 $0.077 -72.6%
Dec 13, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 $0.281 +38.4%
Sep 25, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 $0.203 +25.3%
Jun 14, 2019 Jun 28, 2019 $0.162 +337.8%
Mar 21, 2019 Mar 29, 2019 $0.037 -83.1%
Dec 18, 2018 Dec 31, 2018 $0.219 +64.7%
Sep 14, 2018 Sep 28, 2018 $0.133 -60.2%
Jun 21, 2018 Jun 29, 2018 $0.334 +206.4%
Mar 22, 2018 Mar 29, 2018 $0.109 -33.1%
Dec 21, 2017 Dec 29, 2017 $0.163 +111.7%
Sep 21, 2017 Sep 29, 2017 $0.077

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

KNGZ's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 71/100).

Its share price moved +19.9% over the past year.

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About First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities that comprise the index. According to the index provider to the new index, the new index measures the performance of companies within the S&P 500 Index that have demonstrated stable or increasing dividend per share amounts.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2017. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

KNGZ distribution FAQ

When is KNGZ's next ex-distribution date?

KNGZ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.306 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.

How often does KNGZ pay distributions?

KNGZ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.306 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.

What is KNGZ's distribution yield?

KNGZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.43%, based on $1.031 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $42.49. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.224 per share, is 2.88%.

How much does KNGZ pay per share?

KNGZ pays about $0.306 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.224 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $122.40 a year.

Has KNGZ grown or cut its distribution?

KNGZ has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.5% a year (+18.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of KNGZ do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 2.88%, you would need about 981 shares of KNGZ (roughly $41,662 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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