USMC Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 3, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 2, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from USMC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.532 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much USMC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,256 | $170,617 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,279 | $853,083 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 22,557 | $1,706,165 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.70%. $10,000 in USMC would currently pay about $70 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
USMC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.133 | -4.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.139 | -4.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.146 | +3.5% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.141 | +1.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.139 | +10.3% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.126 | -4.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.132 | +13199900.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $0.00 | -100.0% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.15 | +13.6% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.132 | -17.5% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.16 | +3.2% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.155 | -14.5% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.1814 | +26.8% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.143 | -7.1% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.154 | +1.3% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.152 | +9.4% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.139 | -12.6% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.159 | -10.7% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.178 | +6.6% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.167 | -16.1% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | $0.199 | +22.1% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.163 | -4.7% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.171 | +16.3% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.147 | +13.1% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | $0.13 | -6.5% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.139 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 | $0.139 | -5.4% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.147 | -7.5% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 | $0.159 | -4.2% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $0.166 | +2.5% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $0.162 | +6.6% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | $0.1519 | -11.2% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 | $0.171 | +1.8% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | $0.168 | +27.3% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | $0.132 | +32.0% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.10 | +59.3% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Jan 2, 2018 | $0.0628 | — |
Payout risk check
USMC's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 69/100).
Its share price moved +11.0% 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 Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies with very large ("mega") market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with mega capitalizations are those with market capitalizations in the top 50th percentile of the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Principal Funds. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2017. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
USMC distribution FAQ
When is USMC's next ex-distribution date?
USMC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.133 per share, expected on Jan 2, 2027.
How often does USMC pay distributions?
USMC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.133 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is USMC's distribution yield?
USMC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.74%, based on $0.559 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $75.64. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.532 per share, is 0.70%.
How much does USMC pay per share?
USMC pays about $0.133 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.532 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $53.20 a year.
Has USMC grown or cut its distribution?
USMC has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.8% a year (+2.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of USMC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.70%, you would need about 2,256 shares of USMC (roughly $170,617 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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