PPH Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PPH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.44 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PPH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 834 | $97,533 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,167 | $487,667 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,334 | $975,333 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.23%. $10,000 in PPH would currently pay about $123 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PPH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.36 | -42.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.625 | -25.9% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.844 | +171.4% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.311 | -20.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.393 | -35.3% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.607 | +15.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.525 | +27.7% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.411 | +0.5% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.409 | +14.9% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.356 | -33.2% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | $0.533 | +73.6% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.307 | -9.7% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | $0.34 | -12.6% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.389 | -41.4% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $0.664 | +176.7% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.24 | -11.1% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | $0.27 | +8.0% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 | $0.25 | -43.6% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 7, 2022 | $0.443 | +64.7% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.269 | -22.0% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | $0.345 | +20.6% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $0.286 | -18.3% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 | $0.35 | +31.6% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Jan 5, 2021 | $0.266 | +6.8% |
Payout risk check
PPH's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +29.5% 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 Pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a U.S. exchange. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Health. First distribution on our records: Feb 11, 2000. 496 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PPH distribution FAQ
When is PPH's next ex-distribution date?
PPH's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.36 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does PPH pay distributions?
PPH pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.36 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is PPH's distribution yield?
PPH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.83%, based on $2.14 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $117.04. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.44 per share, is 1.23%.
How much does PPH pay per share?
PPH pays about $0.36 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $144.00 a year.
Has PPH grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.4% 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, PPH'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 PPH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.23%, you would need about 834 shares of PPH (roughly $97,533 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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