TCAL Distribution History & Yield
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 81 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 141 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 171 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 201 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 291 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 321 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.2146 | $21.46 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TCAL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.575 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much TCAL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 467 | $10,611 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,331 | $53,056 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,661 | $106,113 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.31%. $10,000 in TCAL would currently pay about $1,131 a year ($94 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TCAL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.174 | -30.4% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.25 | +38.9% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.18 | -6.7% |
| May 26, 2026 | — | $0.193 | -8.1% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | $0.21 | -5.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.221 | +23.5% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $0.179 | -30.4% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | $0.257 | +15.8% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.222 | +4.7% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | — | $0.212 | -28.6% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | — | $0.297 | +49.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.199 | -2.0% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | — | $0.203 | -1.0% |
| Jul 28, 2025 | — | $0.205 | -6.0% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.218 | -8.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $0.237 | +35.4% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | — | $0.175 | — |
Payout risk check
TCAL's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 83/100).
Its share price moved -7.0% 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 Capital Appreciation Premium Income ETF
The fund normally invests in equities, such as common stocks, and implements a covered call options strategy to achieve its investment objective. Specifically, the fund seeks to provide regular distributions that may consist of dividends from stocks and cash from the covered call option premiums.
Fund family: T. Rowe Price. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Apr 25, 2025. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
TCAL distribution FAQ
When is TCAL's next ex-distribution date?
TCAL's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2146 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does TCAL pay distributions?
TCAL pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.174 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is TCAL's distribution yield?
TCAL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 12.18%, based on $2.774 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.575 per share, is 11.31%.
How much does TCAL pay per share?
TCAL pays about $0.2146 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.575 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $257.50 a year.
Has TCAL grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, TCAL'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 TCAL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.31%, you would need about 467 shares of TCAL (roughly $10,611 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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