SMN Distribution History & Yield
ProShares UltraShort Materials · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.468 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 27 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,565 | $48,846 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,821 | $244,231 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 25,642 | $488,462 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.46%. $10,000 in SMN would currently pay about $246 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +125.0% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.052 | -81.7% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.284 | +3.6% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.274 | -11.6% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +53.5% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.202 | -67.9% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.63 | +64.1% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.384 | +12.9% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.34 | +7.6% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.316 | -41.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.536 | +41.1% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +14.5% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.332 | +38.3% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.24 | +33.3% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +7.1% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.168 | -67.2% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.512 | +39.1% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.368 | +27.8% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.288 | +71.4% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.168 | -99.7% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $8,508.16 Special | — |
| Sep 24, 2008 | — | $55.04 | +182.0% |
| Jun 24, 2008 | — | $19.52 | -47.0% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $36.80 | -64.3% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $103.04 | +33.6% |
| Sep 25, 2007 | — | $77.12 | — |
| Jun 26, 2007 | — | $351.04 Special | — |
Payout risk check
SMN's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved -26.7% 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 UltraShort Materials
The index is designed to measure the performance of materials companies included in the S&P 500 Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain inverse leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Trading--Inverse Equity. First distribution on our records: Jun 26, 2007. 27 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMN distribution FAQ
When is SMN's next ex-distribution date?
SMN's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.117 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does SMN pay distributions?
SMN pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.117 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SMN's distribution yield?
SMN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.82%, based on $0.727 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.468 per share, is 2.46%.
How much does SMN pay per share?
SMN pays about $0.117 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.468 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $46.80 a year.
Has SMN grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -1.1% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SMN'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 SMN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.46%, you would need about 2,565 shares of SMN (roughly $48,846 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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