TBUX Distribution History & Yield

T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Ultrashort Bond Monthly payer Bond fund
$49.73
+0.00% today
as of Oct 22, 2026
TTM yield
4.37%
$2.171/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.37%
$2.171/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.171
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1809
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 25, 2026 Estimated
today
Next pay date
Nov 8, 2026
in 14 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 25, 2026
$0.176 per share
Expense ratio
0.17%
AUM 1.7B
Consistency
90/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
5.0
since Oct 25, 2021
1y total return
+4.1%
price -0.2% + distributions 4.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (today) Nov 8, 2026 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 30 days) Dec 8, 2026 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) Jan 7, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 (in 90 days) Feb 6, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 120 days) Mar 8, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) Apr 7, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 180 days) May 7, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Sun, May 23, 2027 (in 210 days) Jun 6, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) Jul 6, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 270 days) Aug 5, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 300 days) Sep 4, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated
Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) Oct 4, 2027 $0.1809 $18.09 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TBUX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.3519 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from May 24, 2023 to Sep 25, 2026; most recent $0.176$0.00$0.20$0.40May 24, 2023: $0.176May '23Jun 26, 2023: $0.184Jul 25, 2023: $0.137Aug 25, 2023: $0.213Oct 25, 2023: $0.219Nov 24, 2023: $0.219Nov '23Dec 22, 2023: $0.295Jan 25, 2024: $0.222Feb 23, 2024: $0.216Mar 22, 2024: $0.209Apr 24, 2024: $0.213Apr '24May 24, 2024: $0.201Jun 25, 2024: $0.223Jul 26, 2024: $0.235Aug 27, 2024: $0.218Sep 25, 2024: $0.22Sep '24Oct 28, 2024: $0.202Nov 25, 2024: $0.213Dec 23, 2024: $0.299Jan 28, 2025: $0.197Feb 25, 2025: $0.191Feb '25Mar 26, 2025: $0.192Apr 25, 2025: $0.189May 27, 2025: $0.192Jun 25, 2025: $0.192Jul 28, 2025: $0.192Jul '25Aug 26, 2025: $0.189Sep 25, 2025: $0.189Oct 28, 2025: $0.183Nov 24, 2025: $0.185Dec 23, 2025: $0.237Dec '25Jan 27, 2026: $0.174Feb 24, 2026: $0.166Mar 26, 2026: $0.172Apr 27, 2026: $0.178May 26, 2026: $0.176May '26Jun 25, 2026: $0.174Jul 28, 2026: $0.178Aug 26, 2026: $0.172Sep 25, 2026: $0.176

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002021: $0.134$0.13420212022: $1.251$1.25120222023: $2.082$2.08220232024: $2.671$2.67120242025: $2.328$2.32820252026 (YTD): $1.566$1.5662026 YTD

How much TBUX do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month553$27,488$1,200
$500 / month2,764$137,439$6,000
$1,000 / month5,528$274,878$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.37%. $10,000 in TBUX would currently pay about $437 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

TBUX distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 25, 2026 — $0.176 +2.3%
Aug 26, 2026 — $0.172 -3.4%
Jul 28, 2026 — $0.178 +2.3%
Jun 25, 2026 — $0.174 -1.1%
May 26, 2026 — $0.176 -1.1%
Apr 27, 2026 — $0.178 +3.5%
Mar 26, 2026 — $0.172 +3.6%
Feb 24, 2026 — $0.166 -4.6%
Jan 27, 2026 — $0.174 -26.6%
Dec 23, 2025 — $0.237 +28.1%
Nov 24, 2025 — $0.185 +1.1%
Oct 28, 2025 — $0.183 -3.2%
Sep 25, 2025 — $0.189 +0.0%
Aug 26, 2025 — $0.189 -1.6%
Jul 28, 2025 — $0.192 +0.0%
Jun 25, 2025 — $0.192 +0.0%
May 27, 2025 — $0.192 +1.6%
Apr 25, 2025 — $0.189 -1.6%
Mar 26, 2025 — $0.192 +0.5%
Feb 25, 2025 — $0.191 -3.0%
Jan 28, 2025 — $0.197 -34.1%
Dec 23, 2024 — $0.299 +40.4%
Nov 25, 2024 — $0.213 +5.4%
Oct 28, 2024 — $0.202 -8.2%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

TBUX's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 90/100).

Its share price moved -0.2% 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 T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of shorter-term investment-grade fixed income securities, including corporate, government, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, municipal securities, money market securities and bank obligations, and securities of foreign issuers.

Fund family: T. Rowe Price. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: Oct 25, 2021. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

TBUX distribution FAQ

When is TBUX's next ex-distribution date?

TBUX's next ex-distribution date is Oct 25, 2026 (today, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1809 per share, expected on Nov 8, 2026.

How often does TBUX pay distributions?

TBUX pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.176 per share with an ex-date of Sep 25, 2026.

What is TBUX's distribution yield?

TBUX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.37%, based on $2.171 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.171 per share, is 4.37%.

How much does TBUX pay per share?

TBUX pays about $0.1809 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.171 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $217.10 a year.

Has TBUX grown or cut its distribution?

There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, TBUX'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 TBUX do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 4.37%, you would need about 553 shares of TBUX (roughly $27,488 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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