VALQ Distribution History & Yield
American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 43 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.281 | $28.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 (in 134 days) | Mar 23, 2027 | $0.281 | $28.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 (in 225 days) | Jun 22, 2027 | $0.281 | $28.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 7, 2027 (in 316 days) | Sep 21, 2027 | $0.281 | $28.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VALQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.124 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 35 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VALQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,068 | $77,901 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,339 | $389,507 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,677 | $779,015 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.54%. $10,000 in VALQ would currently pay about $154 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VALQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | — | $0.281 | -30.1% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | $0.402 | +97.1% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.204 | -36.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.322 | -1.5% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.327 | -6.6% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +44.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.243 | -9.3% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.268 | +15.5% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.232 | -7.9% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.252 | +17.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.214 | -7.8% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.232 | +23.4% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.188 | -26.0% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.254 | -2.3% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.26 | -24.4% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.344 | -4.2% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.359 | +7.5% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.334 | +32.0% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.253 | -5.2% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.267 | +29.6% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.206 | -4.6% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.216 | +46.9% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.147 | -34.4% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $0.224 | +9.3% |
Payout risk check
VALQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 79/100).
Its share price moved +13.2% 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 American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to select securities of large- and mid-capitalization companies that are undervalued or have sustainable income.
Fund family: American Century Investments. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 21, 2018. 35 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VALQ distribution FAQ
When is VALQ's next ex-distribution date?
VALQ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 8, 2026 (in 43 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.281 per share, expected on Dec 22, 2026.
How often does VALQ pay distributions?
VALQ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.281 per share with an ex-date of Sep 8, 2026.
What is VALQ's distribution yield?
VALQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.66%, based on $1.209 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $72.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.124 per share, is 1.54%.
How much does VALQ pay per share?
VALQ pays about $0.281 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.124 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $112.40 a year.
Has VALQ grown or cut its distribution?
VALQ has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.8% a year (+1.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VALQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.54%, you would need about 1,068 shares of VALQ (roughly $77,901 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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