RAFE Distribution History & Yield
PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 14, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RAFE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.76 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RAFE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,579 | $79,358 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,895 | $396,789 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,790 | $793,579 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.51%. $10,000 in RAFE would currently pay about $151 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RAFE distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.19 | +11.8% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.17 | -5.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.15 | -6.2% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.16 | -5.9% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.17 | +6.2% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +14.3% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.14 | -6.7% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.15 | -21.1% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.19 | +35.7% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.14 | -6.7% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +7.1% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.13 | +18.2% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.11 | +22.2% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | — | $0.09 | -40.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.15 | +7.1% |
Payout risk check
RAFE's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved +23.5% 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 PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its total assets in the component securities of the RAFI ESG US Index. The underlying index is constructed by RAFI Indices, LLC using a rules-based approach within publicly traded U.S. equities to create an integrated ESG strategy which overweights companies that rate well across various ESG themes and excludes companies with a major involvement in industries such as tobacco, gaming, weapons and fossil fuels.
Fund family: PIMCO. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 30, 2019. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RAFE distribution FAQ
When is RAFE's next ex-distribution date?
RAFE'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 $0.19 per share, expected on Jan 14, 2027.
How often does RAFE pay distributions?
RAFE pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.19 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is RAFE's distribution yield?
RAFE's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.47%, based on $0.74 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.76 per share, is 1.51%.
How much does RAFE pay per share?
RAFE pays about $0.19 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $76.00 a year.
Has RAFE grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.0% a year (+5.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RAFE'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 RAFE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.51%, you would need about 1,579 shares of RAFE (roughly $79,358 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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