PAPI Distribution History & Yield

Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Derivative Income Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$27.84
-0.64% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
7.41%
$2.064/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.41%
$2.064/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.064
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.172
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 22 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 36 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 31, 2026
$0.163 per share
Expense ratio
0.29%
AUM 472.8M
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
2.8
since Nov 30, 2023
1y total return
+14.0%
price +6.1% + distributions 7.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (in 53 days) Nov 15, 2026 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days) Dec 16, 2026 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Sat, Jan 2, 2027 (in 115 days) Jan 16, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Tue, Feb 2, 2027 (in 146 days) Feb 16, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (in 177 days) Mar 19, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 (in 208 days) Apr 19, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Thu, May 6, 2027 (in 239 days) May 20, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Sun, Jun 6, 2027 (in 270 days) Jun 20, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Wed, Jul 7, 2027 (in 301 days) Jul 21, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Sat, Aug 7, 2027 (in 332 days) Aug 21, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 Estimated
Tue, Sep 7, 2027 (in 363 days) Sep 21, 2027 $0.172 $17.20 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 $2.064 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 34 payments per share from Nov 30, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026; most recent $0.163$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: $0.163

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): $1.408$1.4082026 YTD

How much PAPI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month582$16,186$1,200
$500 / month2,907$80,930$6,000
$1,000 / month5,814$161,860$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.41%. $10,000 in PAPI would currently pay about $741 a year ($62 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

PAPI distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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 +6.1% 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. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.172 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does PAPI pay distributions?

PAPI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.163 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.

What is PAPI's distribution yield?

PAPI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.41%, based on $2.064 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.064 per share, is 7.41%.

How much does PAPI pay per share?

PAPI pays about $0.172 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.064 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $206.40 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 +7.4%.

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

At the current forward yield of 7.41%, you would need about 582 shares of PAPI (roughly $16,186 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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