MOAT Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.404 | $140.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MOAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.404 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MOAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 855 | $95,496 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,274 | $477,479 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,548 | $954,957 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.26%. $10,000 in MOAT would currently pay about $126 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MOAT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.404 | +10.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $1.268 | +73.9% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.729 | -10.2% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.812 | -1.3% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.823 | -8.8% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.902 | +25.8% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.717 | -2.8% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.738 | +61.8% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.456 | +11.8% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.408 | -33.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.617 | +48.3% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.416 | +81.7% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.229 | +68.4% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.136 | — |
Payout risk check
MOAT's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved +13.4% 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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is comprised of securities issued by companies that Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar") determines to have sustainable competitive advantages based on a proprietary methodology that considers quantitative and qualitative factors ("wide moat companies"). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2012. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MOAT distribution FAQ
When is MOAT's next ex-distribution date?
MOAT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.404 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does MOAT pay distributions?
MOAT pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.404 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is MOAT's distribution yield?
MOAT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.26%, based on $1.404 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $111.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.404 per share, is 1.26%.
How much does MOAT pay per share?
MOAT pays about $1.404 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.404 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.40 a year.
Has MOAT grown or cut its distribution?
MOAT has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.3% a year (+10.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MOAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.26%, you would need about 855 shares of MOAT (roughly $95,496 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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