ULST Distribution History & Yield
State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1394 | $13.94 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ULST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.8124 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ULST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 718 | $28,877 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,587 | $144,387 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,173 | $288,775 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.16%. $10,000 in ULST would currently pay about $416 a year ($35 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ULST distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.136 | -2.9% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +2.2% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.137 | +3.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.133 | -5.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +5.3% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.133 | +7.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.124 | -10.8% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.139 | -19.2% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.172 | +22.9% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.14 | -4.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.146 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.146 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.146 | -8.8% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +6.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.151 | +2.7% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.147 | -1.3% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.149 | -2.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.153 | +4.8% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.146 | -3.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.152 | -6.2% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | $0.162 | +3.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.157 | -6.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.168 | -0.6% |
Payout risk check
ULST's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved -1.1% 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 State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF
The Adviser invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade fixed income securities. The fund may also invest in exchange traded products ("ETPs"). It is non-diversified.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: Nov 1, 2013. 157 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ULST distribution FAQ
When is ULST's next ex-distribution date?
ULST's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1394 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does ULST pay distributions?
ULST pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.136 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is ULST's distribution yield?
ULST's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.16%, based on $1.673 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.673 per share, is 4.16%.
How much does ULST pay per share?
ULST pays about $0.1394 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.673 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $167.30 a year.
Has ULST grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, ULST'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 ULST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.16%, you would need about 718 shares of ULST (roughly $28,877 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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