PULS Distribution History & Yield

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Ultrashort Bond Monthly payer Bond fund
$49.57
+0.02% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
4.42%
$2.191/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.42%
$2.191/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.191
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1826
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 30, 2026 Estimated
in 21 days
Next pay date
Oct 14, 2026
in 35 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 31, 2026
$0.177 per share
Expense ratio
0.15%
AUM 18.7B
Consistency
91/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+25.6%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
8.4
since May 1, 2018
1y total return
+3.9%
price -0.5% + distributions 4.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) Oct 14, 2026 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) Nov 13, 2026 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 81 days) Dec 13, 2026 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) Jan 12, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 141 days) Feb 11, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 171 days) Mar 13, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 201 days) Apr 12, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) May 12, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) Jun 11, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 291 days) Jul 11, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 321 days) Aug 10, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated
Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) Sep 9, 2027 $0.1826 $18.26 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PULS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.191 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026; most recent $0.177$0.00$0.15$0.30Jun 1, 2023: $0.225Jun '23Jul 3, 2023: $0.231Aug 1, 2023: $0.234Sep 1, 2023: $0.228Oct 2, 2023: $0.224Nov 1, 2023: $0.238Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.24Dec 27, 2023: $0.259Feb 1, 2024: $0.252Mar 1, 2024: $0.221Apr 1, 2024: $0.244Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.223Jun 3, 2024: $0.236Jul 1, 2024: $0.24Aug 1, 2024: $0.237Sep 3, 2024: $0.234Sep '24Oct 1, 2024: $0.229Nov 1, 2024: $0.215Dec 2, 2024: $0.207Dec 27, 2024: $0.25Feb 3, 2025: $0.20Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.182Apr 1, 2025: $0.199May 1, 2025: $0.195Jun 2, 2025: $0.199Jul 1, 2025: $0.192Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.199Sep 2, 2025: $0.199Oct 1, 2025: $0.194Nov 3, 2025: $0.197Dec 1, 2025: $0.189Dec '25Dec 30, 2025: $0.226Feb 2, 2026: $0.184Mar 2, 2026: $0.165Mar 31, 2026: $0.179Apr 30, 2026: $0.166Apr '26May 29, 2026: $0.178Jun 30, 2026: $0.165Jul 31, 2026: $0.171Aug 31, 2026: $0.177

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2018 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002018: $0.935$0.93520182019: $1.461$1.46120192020: $0.923$0.92320202021: $0.589$0.58920212022: $1.128$1.12820222023: $2.706$2.70620232024: $2.788$2.78820242025: $2.371$2.37120252026 (YTD): $1.385$1.3852026 YTD

How much PULS do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month548$27,149$1,200
$500 / month2,739$135,746$6,000
$1,000 / month5,477$271,492$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.42%. $10,000 in PULS would currently pay about $442 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

PULS distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 31, 2026 $0.177 +3.5%
Jul 31, 2026 $0.171 +3.6%
Jun 30, 2026 $0.165 -7.3%
May 29, 2026 $0.178 +7.2%
Apr 30, 2026 $0.166 -7.3%
Mar 31, 2026 $0.179 +8.5%
Mar 2, 2026 $0.165 -10.3%
Feb 2, 2026 $0.184 -18.6%
Dec 30, 2025 $0.226 +19.6%
Dec 1, 2025 $0.189 -4.1%
Nov 3, 2025 $0.197 +1.5%
Oct 1, 2025 $0.194 -2.5%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.199 +0.0%
Aug 1, 2025 $0.199 +3.6%
Jul 1, 2025 $0.192 -3.5%
Jun 2, 2025 $0.199 +2.1%
May 1, 2025 $0.195 -2.0%
Apr 1, 2025 $0.199 +9.3%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.182 -9.0%
Feb 3, 2025 $0.20 -20.0%
Dec 27, 2024 $0.25 +20.8%
Dec 2, 2024 $0.207 -3.7%
Nov 1, 2024 $0.215 -6.1%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.229 -2.1%
Sep 3, 2024 $0.234 -1.3%
Aug 1, 2024 $0.237 -1.3%
Jul 1, 2024 $0.24 +1.7%
Jun 3, 2024 $0.236 +5.8%
May 1, 2024 $0.223 -8.6%
Apr 1, 2024 $0.244 +10.4%
Mar 1, 2024 $0.221 -12.3%
Feb 1, 2024 $0.252 -2.7%
Dec 27, 2023 $0.259 +7.9%
Dec 1, 2023 $0.24 +0.8%
Nov 1, 2023 $0.238 +6.2%
Oct 2, 2023 $0.224 -1.8%
Sep 1, 2023 $0.228 -2.6%
Aug 1, 2023 $0.234 +1.3%
Jul 3, 2023 $0.231 +2.7%
Jun 1, 2023 $0.225 +2.3%
May 1, 2023 $0.22 +2.8%
Apr 3, 2023 $0.214 +18.9%
Mar 1, 2023 $0.18 -15.5%
Feb 1, 2023 $0.213 +47.9%
Dec 28, 2022 $0.144 -12.7%
Dec 1, 2022 $0.165 +5.1%
Nov 1, 2022 $0.157 +30.8%
Oct 3, 2022 $0.12 -5.5%
Sep 1, 2022 $0.127 +22.1%
Aug 1, 2022 $0.104 +26.8%
Jul 1, 2022 $0.082 +34.4%
Jun 1, 2022 $0.061 +27.1%
May 2, 2022 $0.048 +14.3%
Apr 1, 2022 $0.042 +13.5%
Mar 1, 2022 $0.037 -9.8%
Feb 1, 2022 $0.041 -34.9%
Dec 29, 2021 $0.063 +57.5%
Dec 1, 2021 $0.04 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2021 $0.04 -2.4%
Oct 1, 2021 $0.041 -2.4%
Sep 1, 2021 $0.042 -14.3%
Aug 2, 2021 $0.049 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2021 $0.049 -2.0%
Jun 1, 2021 $0.05 -20.6%
May 3, 2021 $0.063 +23.5%
Apr 1, 2021 $0.051 +10.9%
Mar 1, 2021 $0.046 -16.4%
Feb 1, 2021 $0.055 -57.7%
Dec 29, 2020 $0.13 +145.3%
Dec 1, 2020 $0.053 -13.1%
Nov 2, 2020 $0.061 +17.3%
Oct 1, 2020 $0.052 -1.9%
Sep 1, 2020 $0.053 -8.6%
Aug 3, 2020 $0.058 -9.4%
Jul 1, 2020 $0.064 -14.7%
Jun 1, 2020 $0.075 -17.6%
May 1, 2020 $0.091 -15.0%
Apr 1, 2020 $0.107 +30.5%
Mar 2, 2020 $0.082 -15.5%
Feb 3, 2020 $0.097 -37.0%
Dec 27, 2019 $0.154 +55.6%
Dec 2, 2019 $0.099 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2019 $0.099 -42.8%
Oct 1, 2019 $0.173 +64.8%
Sep 3, 2019 $0.105 -16.0%
Aug 1, 2019 $0.125 +6.8%
Jul 1, 2019 $0.117 +7.3%
Jun 3, 2019 $0.109 -6.8%
May 1, 2019 $0.117 -6.4%
Apr 1, 2019 $0.125 +17.9%
Mar 1, 2019 $0.106 -19.7%
Feb 1, 2019 $0.132 +23.4%
Dec 27, 2018 $0.107 -0.9%
Dec 3, 2018 $0.108 +12.5%
Nov 1, 2018 $0.096 -9.4%
Oct 1, 2018 $0.106 +6.0%
Sep 4, 2018 $0.10 -10.7%
Aug 1, 2018 $0.112 -2.6%
Jul 2, 2018 $0.115 +4.5%
Jun 1, 2018 $0.11 +35.8%
May 1, 2018 $0.081

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

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

Its share price moved -0.5% 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 PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

The fund invests primarily in a portfolio of investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated short-term fixed, variable and floating rate debt instruments. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds with varying maturities. Although the fund may invest in instruments of any duration or maturity, it normally will seek to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration of one year or less and a weighted average maturity of three years or less.

Fund family: PGIM. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2018. 101 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

PULS distribution FAQ

When is PULS's next ex-distribution date?

PULS's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1826 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.

How often does PULS pay distributions?

PULS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.177 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.

What is PULS's distribution yield?

PULS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.42%, based on $2.191 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.191 per share, is 4.42%.

How much does PULS pay per share?

PULS pays about $0.1826 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.191 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $219.10 a year.

Has PULS grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 25.6% a year (-11.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, PULS'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 PULS do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 4.42%, you would need about 548 shares of PULS (roughly $27,149 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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