PCN Distribution History & Yield
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 (in 112 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 (in 174 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 205 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 (in 267 days) | Aug 2, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 298 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 20, 2027 (in 360 days) | Nov 3, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PCN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.356 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PCN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 885 | $9,460 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,425 | $47,301 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,850 | $94,602 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 12.68%. $10,000 in PCN would currently pay about $1,268 a year ($106 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PCN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
PCN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to PCN's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
PCN's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -20.1% over the past year.
A 12.7% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in fixed income securities such as treasury bonds, corporate notes, U.S. government agency securities, mortgage backed and asset-backed securities. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a top-down security selection process to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as PIMCO Corporate Income Fund.
First distribution on our records: Feb 13, 2002. 309 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PCN distribution FAQ
When is PCN's next ex-distribution date?
PCN's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.113 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does PCN pay distributions?
PCN pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.113 per share with an ex-date of Oct 13, 2026.
What is PCN's distribution yield?
PCN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 12.68%, based on $1.356 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.356 per share, is 12.68%.
How much does PCN pay per share?
PCN pays about $0.113 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.356 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $135.60 a year.
Has PCN grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, PCN'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 PCN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 12.68%, you would need about 885 shares of PCN (roughly $9,460 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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