First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT) Dividend History
EMOT latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.03%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.28paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2024paying since
EMOT dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $28
- Each payment
- $7
- Value of the shares
- $2,680
- Yield
- 1.03%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.28 per share, before tax.
EMOT distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 7 payments).
EMOT distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.1760 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.2000 | +156.4% | 0.84% | 3 |
| 2024partial | $0.0780 | — | 0.37% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EMOT yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $24.00 | 1.15% | $0.28 | 1.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EMOT yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMOT | First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | 1.11% | 0.58% |
| 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.
EMOT distribution history
7 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.0400 | −28.6% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0560 | −30.0% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0800 | −20.0% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1000 | +100.0% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0500 | 0.0% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.0500 | −35.9% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0780 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EMOT dividend overview
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.28 per share, a yield of 1.03% at the latest close of $26.80. In 2025 it paid $0.2000 per share, up 156.4% from 2024.
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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EMOT dividends FAQ
Does EMOT pay a dividend?
Yes. EMOT pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.0400 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the EMOT dividend yield?
EMOT paid $0.28 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.03% at the latest close of $26.80.
When is the next EMOT 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 EMOT pay dividends?
EMOT pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did EMOT pay in dividends in 2025?
EMOT paid $0.2000 per share in 3 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EMOT pay?
100 shares of EMOT would have paid about $28 over the past 12 months, before tax.