PHYL Distribution History & Yield

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF · NYSEArca

ETF High Yield Bond Monthly payer Bond fundHigh yield
$33.56
+0.18% today
as of Oct 23, 2026
TTM yield
7.15%
$2.40/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.15%
$2.40/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.40
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.20
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
$0.207 per share
Expense ratio
0.39%
AUM 1.4B
Consistency
91/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
8.1
since Oct 1, 2018
1y total return
+0.6%
price -6.1% + distributions 6.7%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) Nov 13, 2026 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) Dec 13, 2026 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) Jan 12, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) Feb 11, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) Mar 13, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) Apr 12, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) May 12, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) Jun 11, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) Jul 11, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) Aug 10, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) Sep 9, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated
Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) Oct 9, 2027 $0.20 $20.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PHYL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.60 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 3, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026; most recent $0.207$0.00$0.20$0.40Jul 3, 2023: $0.187Jul '23Aug 1, 2023: $0.213Sep 1, 2023: $0.219Oct 2, 2023: $0.242Nov 1, 2023: $0.194Dec 1, 2023: $0.216Dec '23Dec 27, 2023: $0.296Feb 1, 2024: $0.234Mar 1, 2024: $0.223Apr 1, 2024: $0.248May 1, 2024: $0.239May '24Jun 3, 2024: $0.248Jul 1, 2024: $0.235Aug 1, 2024: $0.253Sep 3, 2024: $0.25Oct 1, 2024: $0.217Oct '24Nov 1, 2024: $0.226Dec 2, 2024: $0.222Dec 27, 2024: $0.281Feb 3, 2025: $0.175Mar 3, 2025: $0.208Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.236May 1, 2025: $0.235Jun 2, 2025: $0.229Jul 1, 2025: $0.224Aug 1, 2025: $0.217Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.225Oct 1, 2025: $0.218Nov 3, 2025: $0.195Dec 1, 2025: $0.19Dec 30, 2025: $0.152Dec '25Feb 2, 2026: $0.206Mar 2, 2026: $0.185Mar 31, 2026: $0.218Apr 30, 2026: $0.207May 29, 2026: $0.212May '26Jun 30, 2026: $0.205Jul 31, 2026: $0.208Aug 31, 2026: $0.215Sep 30, 2026: $0.207

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2018 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$2.00$4.002018: $0.681$0.68120182019: $3.011$3.01120192020: $2.209$2.20920202021: $1.94$1.9420212022: $2.202$2.20220222023: $2.651$2.65120232024: $2.876$2.87620242025: $2.504$2.50420252026 (YTD): $1.863$1.8632026 YTD

How much PHYL do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month500$16,780$1,200
$500 / month2,500$83,900$6,000
$1,000 / month5,000$167,800$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.15%. $10,000 in PHYL would currently pay about $715 a year ($60 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

PHYL distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 30, 2026 — $0.207 -3.7%
Aug 31, 2026 — $0.215 +3.4%
Jul 31, 2026 — $0.208 +1.5%
Jun 30, 2026 — $0.205 -3.3%
May 29, 2026 — $0.212 +2.4%
Apr 30, 2026 — $0.207 -5.0%
Mar 31, 2026 — $0.218 +17.8%
Mar 2, 2026 — $0.185 -10.2%
Feb 2, 2026 — $0.206 +35.5%
Dec 30, 2025 — $0.152 -20.0%
Dec 1, 2025 — $0.19 -2.6%
Nov 3, 2025 — $0.195 -10.6%
Oct 1, 2025 — $0.218 -3.1%
Sep 2, 2025 — $0.225 +3.7%
Aug 1, 2025 — $0.217 -3.1%
Jul 1, 2025 — $0.224 -2.2%
Jun 2, 2025 — $0.229 -2.6%
May 1, 2025 — $0.235 -0.4%
Apr 1, 2025 — $0.236 +13.5%
Mar 3, 2025 — $0.208 +18.9%
Feb 3, 2025 — $0.175 -37.7%
Dec 27, 2024 — $0.281 +26.6%
Dec 2, 2024 — $0.222 -1.8%
Nov 1, 2024 — $0.226 +4.1%
Oct 1, 2024 — $0.217 -13.2%
Sep 3, 2024 — $0.25 -1.2%
Aug 1, 2024 — $0.253 +7.7%
Jul 1, 2024 — $0.235 -5.2%
Jun 3, 2024 — $0.248 +3.8%
May 1, 2024 — $0.239 -3.6%
Apr 1, 2024 — $0.248 +11.2%
Mar 1, 2024 — $0.223 -4.7%
Feb 1, 2024 — $0.234 -20.9%
Dec 27, 2023 — $0.296 +37.0%
Dec 1, 2023 — $0.216 +11.3%
Nov 1, 2023 — $0.194 -19.8%
Oct 2, 2023 — $0.242 +10.5%
Sep 1, 2023 — $0.219 +2.8%
Aug 1, 2023 — $0.213 +13.9%
Jul 3, 2023 — $0.187 -18.0%
Jun 1, 2023 — $0.228 +0.0%
May 1, 2023 — $0.228 +27.4%
Apr 3, 2023 — $0.179 -20.4%
Mar 1, 2023 — $0.225 +0.4%
Feb 1, 2023 — $0.224 -3.9%
Dec 28, 2022 — $0.233 +7.9%
Dec 1, 2022 — $0.216 +6.9%
Nov 1, 2022 — $0.202 +7.4%
Oct 3, 2022 — $0.188 -9.2%
Sep 1, 2022 — $0.207 +14.4%
Aug 1, 2022 — $0.181 -5.2%
Jul 1, 2022 — $0.191 +12.4%
Jun 1, 2022 — $0.17 +8.3%
May 2, 2022 — $0.157 -2.5%
Apr 1, 2022 — $0.161 +2.5%
Mar 1, 2022 — $0.157 +12.9%
Feb 1, 2022 — $0.139 -18.2%
Dec 29, 2021 — $0.545 Special —
Dec 1, 2021 — $0.17 -8.1%
Nov 1, 2021 — $0.185 +7.6%
Oct 1, 2021 — $0.172 -2.8%
Sep 1, 2021 — $0.177 +9.3%
Aug 2, 2021 — $0.162 -1.8%
Jul 1, 2021 — $0.165 -6.2%
Jun 1, 2021 — $0.176 -7.4%
May 3, 2021 — $0.19 -1.6%
Apr 1, 2021 — $0.193 +23.7%
Mar 1, 2021 — $0.156 -19.6%
Feb 1, 2021 — $0.194 +8.4%
Dec 29, 2020 — $0.838 Special —
Dec 1, 2020 — $0.179 -7.3%
Nov 2, 2020 — $0.193 +4.3%
Oct 1, 2020 — $0.185 -0.5%
Sep 1, 2020 — $0.186 -7.0%
Aug 3, 2020 — $0.20 +0.5%
Jul 1, 2020 — $0.199 -3.9%
Jun 1, 2020 — $0.207 -1.9%
May 1, 2020 — $0.211 -4.1%
Apr 1, 2020 — $0.22 +10.6%
Mar 2, 2020 — $0.199 -13.5%
Feb 3, 2020 — $0.23 -63.1%
Dec 27, 2019 — $0.623 +208.4%
Dec 2, 2019 — $0.202 -6.0%
Nov 1, 2019 — $0.215 -10.8%
Oct 1, 2019 — $0.241 +9.5%
Sep 3, 2019 — $0.22 -1.3%
Aug 1, 2019 — $0.223 +1.8%
Jul 1, 2019 — $0.219 -0.9%
Jun 3, 2019 — $0.221 +1.8%
May 1, 2019 — $0.217 -2.3%
Apr 1, 2019 — $0.222 +16.2%
Mar 1, 2019 — $0.191 -12.0%
Feb 1, 2019 — $0.217 +0.0%
Dec 27, 2018 — $0.217 -0.5%
Dec 3, 2018 — $0.218 +3.3%
Nov 1, 2018 — $0.211 +502.9%
Oct 1, 2018 — $0.035 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

PHYL's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 91/100).

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 PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield bonds that are below investment grade and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics. It may invest in securities which are the subject of bankruptcy proceedings or otherwise in default as to the repayment of principal and/or interest at the time of acquisition by the fund or are rated in the lower rating categories or, if unrated, are in the judgment of the Subadviser of equivalent quality.

Fund family: PGIM. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Oct 1, 2018. 97 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

PHYL distribution FAQ

When is PHYL's next ex-distribution date?

PHYL'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 $0.20 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.

How often does PHYL pay distributions?

PHYL pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.207 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.

What is PHYL's distribution yield?

PHYL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.15%, based on $2.40 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.40 per share, is 7.15%.

How much does PHYL pay per share?

PHYL pays about $0.20 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $240.00 a year.

Has PHYL grown or cut its distribution?

There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, PHYL'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 PHYL do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.15%, you would need about 500 shares of PHYL (roughly $16,780 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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