LJUL Distribution History & Yield
Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 81 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 141 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 171 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 201 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 291 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 321 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.1035 | $10.35 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LJUL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.242 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LJUL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 967 | $23,193 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,831 | $115,966 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,662 | $231,932 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.17%. $10,000 in LJUL would currently pay about $517 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LJUL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +2.9% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.103 | -7.2% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
LJUL's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
Its share price moved +0.4% over the past year.
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About Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July
First distribution on our records: Jul 31, 2024. 26 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LJUL distribution FAQ
When is LJUL's next ex-distribution date?
LJUL's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1035 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does LJUL pay distributions?
LJUL pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.106 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is LJUL's distribution yield?
LJUL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.17%, based on $1.242 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.00. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.242 per share, is 5.17%.
How much does LJUL pay per share?
LJUL pays about $0.1035 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.242 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $124.20 a year.
Has LJUL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -5.6%. As a fund, LJUL'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 LJUL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.17%, you would need about 967 shares of LJUL (roughly $23,193 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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