KNG Distribution History & Yield
FT Cboe Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 12 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 42 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 102 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 132 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 192 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 222 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 252 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 282 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 312 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 342 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.3512 | $35.12 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KNG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.214 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much KNG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 285 | $14,365 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,424 | $71,825 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,848 | $143,650 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.35%. $10,000 in KNG would currently pay about $835 a year ($70 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KNG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.362 | +0.6% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +3.7% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.347 | +2.1% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.34 | -2.3% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.348 | +0.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.345 | -6.8% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.37 | +2.2% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.362 | +5.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.344 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.344 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.344 | -1.1% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.348 | -2.2% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.356 | +0.3% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.355 | +1.4% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.35 | -2.8% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +4.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.346 | -4.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.363 | +0.3% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.362 | -0.3% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.363 | -4.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.378 | -1.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.382 | -2.8% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.393 | +0.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.391 | +2.9% |
Payout risk check
KNG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved +0.6% 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 FT Cboe Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of a hypothetical BuyWrite strategy on constituents of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which targets companies that are currently members of the S&P 500 ® Index.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jun 27, 2018. 58 payments tracked.
KNG distribution FAQ
When is KNG's next ex-distribution date?
KNG's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 12 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3512 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does KNG pay distributions?
KNG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.362 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is KNG's distribution yield?
KNG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.35%, based on $4.214 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.214 per share, is 8.35%.
How much does KNG pay per share?
KNG pays about $0.3512 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.214 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $421.40 a year.
Has KNG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.5% a year (-4.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, KNG's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of KNG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.35%, you would need about 285 shares of KNG (roughly $14,365 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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