OEI Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 64 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 (in 120 days) | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 (in 148 days) | Feb 18, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 (in 176 days) | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 316 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.1928 | $19.28 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from OEI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.5061 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 9 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much OEI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 519 | $13,719 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,594 | $68,594 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,188 | $137,188 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.75%. $10,000 in OEI would currently pay about $875 a year ($73 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OEI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +11.1% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | — | $0.18 | -14.3% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +55.6% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | — | $0.135 | — |
OEI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Raised 11.1% | $0.18 | $0.20 | Paid |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Cut 14.3% | $0.21 | $0.18 | Paid |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Raised 55.6% | $0.135 | $0.21 | Paid |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Initiated | — | $0.135 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
OEI scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 Optimized Equity Income ETF
First dividend on our records: Nov 19, 2025. 9 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
OEI dividend FAQ
When is OEI's next ex-dividend date?
OEI's next ex-dividend date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1928 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does OEI pay dividends?
OEI pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Jul 23, 2026.
What is OEI's dividend yield?
OEI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.56%, based on $1.735 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.3133 per share, is 8.75%.
How much does OEI pay per share?
OEI pays about $0.1928 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.3133 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $231.33 a year.
Has OEI grown or cut its dividend?
OEI did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of OEI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.75%, you would need about 519 shares of OEI (roughly $13,719 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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