TY Distribution History & Yield
Tri-Continental Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 13, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 27, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.184 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much TY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,014 | $34,956 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,068 | $174,780 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,136 | $349,561 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.43%. $10,000 in TY would currently pay about $343 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | — | $0.296 | -64.3% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.829 | +190.9% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.285 | +5.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.271 | +2.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.265 | -8.6% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +4.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.277 | -2.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.285 | -2.1% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.291 | -49.7% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | — | $0.578 | +125.8% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | — | $0.256 | -7.6% |
| Dec 8, 2023 | — | $0.277 | +6.1% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | — | $0.261 | -8.7% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | — | $0.286 | -1.4% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +9.4% |
| Dec 9, 2022 | — | $0.265 | -1.9% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | — | $0.27 | -13.2% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | — | $0.311 | +15.2% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | — | $0.27 | -10.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +0.3% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.299 | +25.1% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.239 | -2.8% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.246 | -8.2% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.268 | +2.3% |
Payout risk check
TY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved +1.4% 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 Tri-Continental Corporation
Tri-Continental Corporation is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. It primarily invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in stocks of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It seeks to invest in stocks of large-cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P 500 Index. Tri-Continental Corporation was formed in January 1929 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Jun 20, 1983. 185 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
TY distribution FAQ
When is TY's next ex-distribution date?
TY's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.296 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does TY pay distributions?
TY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.296 per share with an ex-date of Sep 14, 2026.
What is TY's distribution yield?
TY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.87%, based on $1.681 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.49. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.184 per share, is 3.43%.
How much does TY pay per share?
TY pays about $0.296 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.184 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $118.40 a year.
Has TY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.8% a year (+50.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, TY'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 TY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.43%, you would need about 1,014 shares of TY (roughly $34,956 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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