PTRB Distribution History & Yield
PGIM Total Return Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) | Oct 9, 2027 | $0.1623 | $16.23 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PTRB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.1103 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PTRB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 617 | $24,715 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,081 | $123,573 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,161 | $247,146 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.86%. $10,000 in PTRB would currently pay about $486 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PTRB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.158 | -1.9% |
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.161 | +3.2% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.6% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.155 | -1.3% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.157 | -6.5% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.168 | +8.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.155 | +4.7% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.148 | -26.7% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.202 | +19.5% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.169 | +3.7% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.163 | +5.2% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.155 | -3.7% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.161 | -4.7% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.169 | +5.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.161 | -1.2% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.163 | -1.2% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.165 | -4.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.173 | +11.6% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.155 | +1.3% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.153 | -22.7% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.198 | +19.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.166 | -5.7% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.176 | +4.1% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.169 | -8.2% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.184 | +8.2% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.17 | -1.7% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.173 | -3.9% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +9.1% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.165 | +1.9% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.162 | +0.6% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.161 | -13.0% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | $0.185 | +33.1% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.139 | -18.2% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | — | $0.17 | -6.1% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | — | $0.181 | +2.3% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.177 | -3.8% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.184 | +10.8% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | — | $0.166 | +4.4% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.159 | -0.6% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +1.3% |
| May 1, 2023 | — | $0.158 | +1.3% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.156 | +12.2% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | — | $0.139 | -6.1% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | — | $0.148 | -28.5% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.441 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.207 | +52.2% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | — | $0.136 | +9.7% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.124 | -1.6% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | — | $0.126 | +9.6% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.115 | +3.6% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $0.111 | +18.1% |
| May 2, 2022 | — | $0.094 | +42.4% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.066 | -17.5% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | — | $0.08 | +70.2% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | — | $0.047 | -20.3% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.059 | — |
Payout risk check
PTRB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved -4.9% 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 Total Return Bond ETF
The fund seeks to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds. The fund's sub-adviser allocates assets among different debt securities, including (but not limited to) U.S. government securities, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities (including collateralized debt obligations and collateralized loan obligations), corporate debt securities and foreign debt securities.
Fund family: PGIM. Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2021. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PTRB distribution FAQ
When is PTRB's next ex-distribution date?
PTRB'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 $0.1623 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does PTRB pay distributions?
PTRB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.158 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is PTRB's distribution yield?
PTRB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.86%, based on $1.948 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.948 per share, is 4.86%.
How much does PTRB pay per share?
PTRB pays about $0.1623 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.948 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $194.80 a year.
Has PTRB grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, PTRB'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 PTRB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.86%, you would need about 617 shares of PTRB (roughly $24,715 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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