EA Series Trust Bastion Energy ETF (BESF) Dividend History
BESF latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 5.97%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.38paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2025paying since
BESF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $238
- Each payment
- $60
- Value of the shares
- $3,992
- Yield
- 5.97%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.38 per share, before tax.
BESF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 5 payments).
BESF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.2882 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025partial | $2.14 | — | 6.40% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
BESF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $32.38 | 7.36% | $2.38 | 7.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
BESF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESF | EA Series Trust Bastion Energy ETF | 6.44% | — |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
BESF distribution history
5 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1352 | +463.4% |
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0240 | −81.4% |
| 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1290 | −93.8% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-24 | $2.0960 | +4,456.5% |
| 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0460 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
BESF dividend overview
EA Series Trust Bastion Energy ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.38 per share, a yield of 5.97% at the latest close of $39.92.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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BESF dividends FAQ
Does BESF pay a dividend?
Yes. BESF pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.1352 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 28, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the BESF dividend yield?
BESF paid $2.38 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 5.97% at the latest close of $39.92.
When is the next BESF dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does BESF pay dividends?
BESF pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of BESF pay?
100 shares of BESF would have paid about $238 over the past 12 months, before tax.