UTG Distribution History & Yield
Reaves Utility Income Fund · NYSE American
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 23 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Declared |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 (in 83 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 113 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 173 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 (in 203 days) | May 30, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 15, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2027 (in 293 days) | Aug 28, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 13, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 27, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 13, 2027 (in 353 days) | Oct 27, 2027 | $0.2044 | $20.44 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from UTG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.4533 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much UTG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 490 | $16,518 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,446 | $82,590 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,892 | $165,179 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.26%. $10,000 in UTG would currently pay about $726 a year ($61 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
UTG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +5.0% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
UTG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Raised 5.0% | $0.20 | $0.21 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
UTG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -14.8% 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 Reaves Utility Income Fund
Reaves Utility Income Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by W. H. Reaves & Company, Inc. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating in the Utilities sector. The fund primarily invests in dividend paying stocks and debt instruments of companies operating across all market capitalizations. It employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. Reaves Utility Income Fund was formed on September 15, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Apr 14, 2004. 273 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
UTG distribution FAQ
When is UTG's next ex-distribution date?
UTG's next ex-distribution date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 23 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2044 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does UTG pay distributions?
UTG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.21 per share with an ex-date of Oct 19, 2026.
What is UTG's distribution yield?
UTG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.23%, based on $2.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.4533 per share, is 7.26%.
How much does UTG pay per share?
UTG pays about $0.2044 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.4533 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $245.33 a year.
Has UTG grown or cut its distribution?
UTG has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.1% a year (+5.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of UTG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.26%, you would need about 490 shares of UTG (roughly $16,518 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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