PY Distribution History & Yield
Principal Value ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.218 | $21.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $0.218 | $21.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 3, 2027 | $0.218 | $21.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 2, 2027 | $0.218 | $21.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.872 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,377 | $81,271 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,881 | $406,355 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,762 | $812,711 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.48%. $10,000 in PY would currently pay about $148 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.218 | -17.1% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.263 | +21.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.216 | -23.4% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.282 | -9.3% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.311 | -9.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.344 | +93.3% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.178 | +17799900.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $0.00 | -100.0% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.263 | -7.4% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.284 | +8.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.263 | -8.7% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.288 | +9.6% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.2627 | -28.0% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.365 | +48.4% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.246 | -14.6% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.288 | -1.7% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.293 | -9.6% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.324 | -31.5% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.473 | +221.8% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.147 | -55.5% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | $0.33 | -19.7% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.411 | +24.5% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.33 | +75.5% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.188 | -18.6% |
Payout risk check
PY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 65/100).
Its share price moved +12.5% 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 Principal Value ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of value companies. For this fund, value companies are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the S&P 500 Index (as of September 30, 2025, this range was between $6.5 billion and $4.6 trillion) and included within the S&P 500 Value Index.
Fund family: Principal Funds. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2016. 45 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PY distribution FAQ
When is PY's next ex-distribution date?
PY'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 $0.218 per share, expected on Jan 2, 2027.
How often does PY pay distributions?
PY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.218 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is PY's distribution yield?
PY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.66%, based on $0.979 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $59.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.872 per share, is 1.48%.
How much does PY pay per share?
PY pays about $0.218 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.872 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $87.20 a year.
Has PY grown or cut its distribution?
PY has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.3% a year (-10.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of PY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.48%, you would need about 1,377 shares of PY (roughly $81,271 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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