UTG Distribution History & Yield
Reaves Utility Income Fund · NYSE American
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 9 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Declared |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 (in 39 days) | Oct 31, 2026 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 69 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (in 129 days) | Jan 29, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 (in 159 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 (in 219 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 (in 249 days) | May 29, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 279 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 14, 2027 (in 309 days) | Jul 28, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 339 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.2029 | $20.29 | 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 $2.4343 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 | 493 | $19,166 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,465 | $95,831 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,930 | $191,662 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.26%. $10,000 in UTG would currently pay about $626 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
UTG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
UTG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved +2.5% 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. 271 payments tracked.
UTG distribution FAQ
When is UTG's next ex-distribution date?
UTG's next ex-distribution date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 9 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2029 per share, expected on Oct 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 Aug 18, 2026.
What is UTG's distribution yield?
UTG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.22%, based on $2.42 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.4343 per share, is 6.26%.
How much does UTG pay per share?
UTG pays about $0.2029 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.4343 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $243.43 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 6.26%, you would need about 493 shares of UTG (roughly $19,166 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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