PFF Distribution History & Yield
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.1418 | $14.18 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PFF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.702 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PFF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 706 | $21,427 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,526 | $107,133 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,051 | $214,266 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.60%. $10,000 in PFF would currently pay about $560 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PFF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.147 | +3.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.142 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.142 | +2.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.138 | -1.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.14 | -1.4% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.142 | +358.1% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.031 | -82.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.177 | +168.2% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.066 | -62.5% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.176 | +2.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.171 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.171 | +6.2% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.161 | -0.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.162 | -6.9% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.174 | -0.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.175 | +0.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.174 | +1.2% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.172 | -0.6% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.173 | -1.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.175 | -1.1% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.177 | +7.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.165 | +1.2% |
Payout risk check
PFF's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 69/100).
Its share price moved -3.4% 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 iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
The fund may invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Preferred Stock. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2007. 233 payments tracked.
PFF distribution FAQ
When is PFF's next ex-distribution date?
PFF's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1418 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does PFF pay distributions?
PFF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.147 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is PFF's distribution yield?
PFF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.41%, based on $1.643 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.702 per share, is 5.60%.
How much does PFF pay per share?
PFF pays about $0.1418 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.702 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $170.20 a year.
Has PFF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.1% a year (-19.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, PFF'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 PFF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.60%, you would need about 706 shares of PFF (roughly $21,427 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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