CRF Distribution History & Yield
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. · NYSE American
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 217 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 277 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 307 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.1177 | $11.77 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CRF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.412 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CRF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 850 | $5,431 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,250 | $27,153 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,499 | $54,306 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 22.10%. $10,000 in CRF would currently pay about $2,210 a year ($184 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CRF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.9% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +2.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.1147 | +12.5% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
CRF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -18.7% over the past year.
A 22.1% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Cornerstone Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value and growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund also invests through other closed-end investment companies and ETFs. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. was formed on March 16, 1973 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Dec 4, 1987. 351 payments tracked.
CRF distribution FAQ
When is CRF's next ex-distribution date?
CRF's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1177 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does CRF pay distributions?
CRF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.118 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is CRF's distribution yield?
CRF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 22.10%, based on $1.412 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.412 per share, is 22.10%.
How much does CRF pay per share?
CRF pays about $0.1177 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.412 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $141.20 a year.
Has CRF grown or cut its distribution?
CRF has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.9% a year (+5.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CRF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 22.10%, you would need about 850 shares of CRF (roughly $5,431 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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