UTES Distribution History & Yield
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from UTES's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.04 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much UTES do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,154 | $86,988 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,770 | $434,942 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,539 | $869,885 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.38%. $10,000 in UTES would currently pay about $138 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
UTES distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.25 | -21.9% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.32 | -19.6% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.398 | +80.9% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.22 | -8.3% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.24 | -7.7% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.26 | -3.7% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.27 | +58.8% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.17 | -34.6% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.26 | -21.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.33 | +22.2% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +3.8% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +13.0% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.23 | -25.6% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.309 | +18.8% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +13.0% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +15.0% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.20 | -25.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.27 | +12.5% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +27.8% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.18 | -28.0% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +13.6% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.21 | +31.2% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.16 | -30.4% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.23 | +15.0% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| Jun 20, 2019 | — | $0.19 | +35.7% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.14 | -39.1% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.23 | +24.3% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $0.185 | +48.0% |
| Mar 20, 2018 | — | $0.125 | -71.3% |
| Dec 20, 2017 | — | $0.435 | +141.7% |
| Sep 20, 2017 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.18 | +50.0% |
| Mar 20, 2017 | — | $0.12 | -20.0% |
| Dec 20, 2016 | — | $0.689 Special | — |
| Sep 20, 2016 | — | $0.15 | +66.7% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.09 | -43.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.16 | — |
Payout risk check
UTES's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved -9.6% 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 Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
The fund invests not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies in the Utility Sector ("Utility Sector Companies"). The manager considers a company to be a "Utility Sector Company" if at least 50% of the company's assets or customers are committed to, or at least 50% of the company's revenues, gross income or profits derive from, the provision of products, services or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Virtus. Category: Utilities. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2015. 43 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
UTES distribution FAQ
When is UTES's next ex-distribution date?
UTES's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.26 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does UTES pay distributions?
UTES pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.26 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is UTES's distribution yield?
UTES's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.63%, based on $1.228 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $75.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.04 per share, is 1.38%.
How much does UTES pay per share?
UTES pays about $0.26 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $104.00 a year.
Has UTES grown or cut its distribution?
UTES has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.4% a year (+24.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of UTES do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.38%, you would need about 1,154 shares of UTES (roughly $86,988 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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