DES Distribution History & Yield
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (in 47 days) | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 77 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 107 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 (in 137 days) | Feb 6, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 167 days) | Mar 8, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 227 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jun 6, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 317 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 347 days) | Sep 4, 2027 | $0.0767 | $7.67 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DES's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.92 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DES do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,305 | $52,357 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,522 | $261,783 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,044 | $523,565 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.29%. $10,000 in DES would currently pay about $229 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DES distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | — | $0.075 | +66.7% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | — | $0.045 | -69.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +163.6% |
| May 26, 2026 | — | $0.055 | -8.3% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | $0.06 | -25.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +700.0% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +11.1% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | $0.009 | -80.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.209 Special | — |
| Nov 24, 2025 | — | $0.045 | -18.2% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | — | $0.055 | -57.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +73.3% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +66.7% |
| Jul 28, 2025 | — | $0.045 | -69.0% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.145 | +480.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $0.025 | -70.6% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | — | $0.085 | -26.1% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +1050.0% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | — | $0.01 | -33.3% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | — | $0.015 | -44.4% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.027 | -50.0% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | — | $0.054 | -48.6% |
| Nov 25, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
DES's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 40/100).
Its share price moved +17.6% 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 WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect the proportionate share of the aggregate cash dividends each constituent company is projected to pay in the coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share, a measure of fundamental value. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: WisdomTree. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Oct 4, 2006. 193 payments tracked.
DES distribution FAQ
When is DES's next ex-distribution date?
DES's next ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0767 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does DES pay distributions?
DES pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.075 per share with an ex-date of Aug 26, 2026.
What is DES's distribution yield?
DES's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.29%, based on $0.918 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.92 per share, is 2.29%.
How much does DES pay per share?
DES pays about $0.0767 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.92 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $92.00 a year.
Has DES grown or cut its distribution?
DES has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.5% a year (-22.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DES do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.29%, you would need about 1,305 shares of DES (roughly $52,357 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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