MFLX Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) | Oct 28, 2026 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.0597 | $5.97 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MFLX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.717 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MFLX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,674 | $27,866 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,369 | $139,331 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,737 | $278,661 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.31%. $10,000 in MFLX would currently pay about $431 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MFLX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.062 | +1.6% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.061 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.061 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.061 | +1.7% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.06 | +3.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.058 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MFLX's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved +0.7% 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 First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in municipal debt securities that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income taxes. Municipal debt securities are generally issued by or on behalf of states, territories or possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Muni National Long. First distribution on our records: Oct 21, 2016. 119 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MFLX distribution FAQ
When is MFLX's next ex-distribution date?
MFLX's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0597 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does MFLX pay distributions?
MFLX pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.062 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is MFLX's distribution yield?
MFLX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.31%, based on $0.717 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.717 per share, is 4.31%.
How much does MFLX pay per share?
MFLX pays about $0.0597 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.717 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $71.70 a year.
Has MFLX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.8% a year (+3.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MFLX'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 MFLX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.31%, you would need about 1,674 shares of MFLX (roughly $27,866 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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