SMDV Distribution History & Yield
ProShares S&P SmallCap 600 Dividend Aristocrats ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMDV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.68 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMDV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 715 | $52,121 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,572 | $260,607 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,143 | $521,214 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.30%. $10,000 in SMDV would currently pay about $230 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMDV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.42 | +1.7% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.413 | +14.7% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.36 | -34.9% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.553 | +26.3% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.438 | +15.6% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.379 | -3.1% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.391 | -27.6% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.54 | +25.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.432 | -18.2% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.528 | +69.8% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.311 | -51.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.642 | +50.7% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.426 | +13.6% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +21.8% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.308 | -44.0% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.55 | +41.0% |
| Sep 21, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +27.9% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.305 | +3.7% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.294 | -36.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.465 | +26.0% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.369 | +25.5% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.294 | +29.5% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.227 | -46.5% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | — | $0.424 | +88.4% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.225 | -23.2% |
| Jun 24, 2020 | — | $0.293 | +5.4% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.278 | -31.7% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.407 | +36.1% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.299 | -16.2% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.357 | +86.9% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.191 | -49.1% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.375 | +63.0% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.23 | -23.1% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $0.299 | +90.4% |
| Mar 21, 2018 | — | $0.157 | -54.4% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | — | $0.344 | +23.7% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | — | $0.278 | +19.3% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.233 | +42.9% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | — | $0.163 | -37.1% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.259 | +59.9% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.162 | +10.2% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.147 | -41.9% |
| Dec 22, 2015 | — | $0.253 | +38.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.183 | +18.1% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.155 | — |
Payout risk check
SMDV's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +9.5% 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 ProShares S&P SmallCap 600 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should track the performance of the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of companies in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index that have increased dividends every year for at least 10 consecutive years.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 24, 2015. 45 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMDV distribution FAQ
When is SMDV's next ex-distribution date?
SMDV's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.42 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does SMDV pay distributions?
SMDV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.42 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is SMDV's distribution yield?
SMDV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.39%, based on $1.746 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $72.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.68 per share, is 2.30%.
How much does SMDV pay per share?
SMDV pays about $0.42 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $168.00 a year.
Has SMDV grown or cut its distribution?
SMDV has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.8% a year (-0.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SMDV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.30%, you would need about 715 shares of SMDV (roughly $52,121 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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