PAPI Distribution History & Yield

Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Derivative Income Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$27.72
+0.04% today
as of Oct 22, 2026
TTM yield
7.44%
$2.061/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.44%
$2.061/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.061
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1717
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 30, 2026 Estimated
in 5 days
Next pay date
Nov 13, 2026
in 19 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 30, 2026
$0.177 per share
Expense ratio
0.29%
AUM 479.9M
Consistency
86/100
fairly stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
2.9
since Nov 30, 2023
1y total return
+14.3%
price +6.4% + distributions 7.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) Nov 13, 2026 $0.1717 $17.17 Estimated
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) Dec 13, 2026 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) Jan 12, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) Feb 11, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) Mar 13, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) Apr 12, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) May 12, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) Jun 11, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) Jul 11, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) Aug 10, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) Sep 9, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated
Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) Oct 9, 2027 $0.1718 $17.18 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PAPI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.2328 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 35 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 35 payments per share from Nov 30, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026; most recent $0.177$0.00$0.125$0.25Nov 30, 2023: $0.166Nov '23Dec 21, 2023: $0.208Jan 31, 2024: $0.115Feb 29, 2024: $0.142Mar 28, 2024: $0.18Apr 30, 2024: $0.172Apr '24May 31, 2024: $0.185Jun 28, 2024: $0.164Jul 31, 2024: $0.122Aug 30, 2024: $0.147Sep 30, 2024: $0.171Sep '24Oct 31, 2024: $0.133Nov 29, 2024: $0.154Dec 23, 2024: $0.164Jan 31, 2025: $0.139Feb 28, 2025: $0.134Feb '25Mar 31, 2025: $0.193Apr 30, 2025: $0.203May 30, 2025: $0.148Jun 30, 2025: $0.184Jul 31, 2025: $0.147Jul '25Aug 29, 2025: $0.152Sep 30, 2025: $0.18Oct 31, 2025: $0.149Nov 28, 2025: $0.148Dec 23, 2025: $0.179Dec '25Jan 30, 2026: $0.161Feb 27, 2026: $0.164Mar 31, 2026: $0.238Apr 30, 2026: $0.155May 29, 2026: $0.156May '26Jun 30, 2026: $0.203Jul 31, 2026: $0.168Aug 31, 2026: $0.163Sep 30, 2026: $0.177

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502023: $0.374$0.37420232024: $1.849$1.84920242025: $1.956$1.95620252026 (YTD): $1.585$1.5852026 YTD

How much PAPI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month583$16,140$1,200
$500 / month2,912$80,699$6,000
$1,000 / month5,823$161,397$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.44%. $10,000 in PAPI would currently pay about $744 a year ($62 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

PAPI distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 30, 2026 — $0.177 +8.6%
Aug 31, 2026 — $0.163 -3.0%
Jul 31, 2026 — $0.168 -17.2%
Jun 30, 2026 — $0.203 +30.1%
May 29, 2026 — $0.156 +0.6%
Apr 30, 2026 — $0.155 -34.9%
Mar 31, 2026 — $0.238 +45.1%
Feb 27, 2026 — $0.164 +1.9%
Jan 30, 2026 — $0.161 -10.1%
Dec 23, 2025 — $0.179 +20.9%
Nov 28, 2025 — $0.148 -0.7%
Oct 31, 2025 — $0.149 -17.2%
Sep 30, 2025 — $0.18 +18.4%
Aug 29, 2025 — $0.152 +3.4%
Jul 31, 2025 — $0.147 -20.1%
Jun 30, 2025 — $0.184 +24.3%
May 30, 2025 — $0.148 -27.1%
Apr 30, 2025 — $0.203 +5.2%
Mar 31, 2025 — $0.193 +44.0%
Feb 28, 2025 — $0.134 -3.6%
Jan 31, 2025 — $0.139 -15.2%
Dec 23, 2024 — $0.164 +6.5%
Nov 29, 2024 — $0.154 +15.8%
Oct 31, 2024 — $0.133 -22.2%
Sep 30, 2024 — $0.171 +16.3%
Aug 30, 2024 — $0.147 +20.5%
Jul 31, 2024 — $0.122 -25.6%
Jun 28, 2024 — $0.164 -11.4%
May 31, 2024 — $0.185 +7.6%
Apr 30, 2024 — $0.172 -4.4%
Mar 28, 2024 — $0.18 +26.8%
Feb 29, 2024 — $0.142 +23.5%
Jan 31, 2024 — $0.115 -44.7%
Dec 21, 2023 — $0.208 +25.3%
Nov 30, 2023 — $0.166 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

PAPI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).

Its share price moved +6.4% 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 Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF

The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. Equity securities in which the fund may invest include common stocks.

Fund family: Eaton Vance ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Nov 30, 2023. 35 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

PAPI distribution FAQ

When is PAPI's next ex-distribution date?

PAPI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1717 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.

How often does PAPI pay distributions?

PAPI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.177 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.

What is PAPI's distribution yield?

PAPI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.44%, based on $2.061 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.061 per share, is 7.44%.

How much does PAPI pay per share?

PAPI pays about $0.1717 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.061 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $206.10 a year.

Has PAPI grown or cut its distribution?

PAPI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +6.7%.

How many shares of PAPI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.44%, you would need about 583 shares of PAPI (roughly $16,140 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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