OIH Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Oil Services ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $4.869 | $486.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from OIH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.869 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much OIH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 247 | $105,368 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,233 | $526,839 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,465 | $1,053,678 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.14%. $10,000 in OIH would currently pay about $114 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OIH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $4.869 | -10.5% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $5.439 | +28.8% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $4.224 | +46.2% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $2.889 | +59.8% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $1.808 | -4.4% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $1.891 | -67.5% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $5.82 | -2.7% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $5.98 | -55.9% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $13.56 | +45.5% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $9.32 | +2641.2% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $12.66 Special | — |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $17.10 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $10.84 Special | — |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $8.20 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2011 | — | $0.34 | -16.4% |
| Nov 30, 2011 | — | $0.4067 | -26.5% |
| Nov 29, 2011 | — | $0.5533 | -52.6% |
| Nov 22, 2011 | — | $1.1667 | +118.8% |
| Nov 3, 2011 | — | $0.5333 | -16.7% |
| Oct 28, 2011 | — | $0.64 | +146.2% |
| Sep 8, 2011 | — | $0.26 | +95.0% |
| Sep 7, 2011 | — | $0.1333 | +53.8% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | — | $0.0867 | -89.3% |
| Aug 30, 2011 | — | $0.8133 | -30.3% |
Payout risk check
OIH's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 22/100).
Its share price moved +66.5% 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 Oil Services ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of U.S. exchange-listed companies in the oil services segment. Such companies may include small- and medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a U.S. exchange. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Equity Energy. First distribution on our records: Feb 27, 2001. 338 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
OIH distribution FAQ
When is OIH's next ex-distribution date?
OIH'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 $4.869 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does OIH pay distributions?
OIH pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $4.869 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is OIH's distribution yield?
OIH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.14%, based on $4.869 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $427.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.869 per share, is 1.14%.
How much does OIH pay per share?
OIH pays about $4.869 per share each year, which works out to roughly $4.869 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $486.90 a year.
Has OIH grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 20.8% a year (-10.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, OIH'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 OIH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.14%, you would need about 247 shares of OIH (roughly $105,368 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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