Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) (ETHE) Dividend History
ETHE latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 5 (not yet announced).
- 1.56%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.30paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2026paying since
ETHE dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $30
- Each payment
- $2
- Value of the shares
- $1,918
- Yield
- 1.56%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.30 per share, before tax.
ETHE distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 10 payments).
ETHE distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.2983 | — | — | 10 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ETHE yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $31.73 | 0.94% | $0.30 | 0.9% |
| 3 years ago | $11.06 | 2.70% | $0.30 | 2.7% |
| 5 years ago | $33.38 | 0.89% | $0.30 | 0.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
ETHE yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHE | Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) | 1.21% | 2.42% |
| 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.
ETHE distribution history
10 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 | $0.0320 | +23.6% |
| 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-04 | $0.0259 | +19.4% |
| 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-05 | $0.0217 | −0.9% |
| 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-08 | $0.0219 | +12.3% |
| 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-04 | $0.0195 | −20.6% |
| 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-06 | $0.0246 | +7.9% |
| 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-08 | $0.0228 | +8.5% |
| 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-04 | $0.0210 | −18.3% |
| 2026-02-03 | 2026-02-03 | 2026-02-04 | $0.0257 | −69.1% |
| 2026-01-05 | 2026-01-05 | 2026-01-06 | $0.0832 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ETHE dividend overview
Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) pays monthly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.30 per share, a yield of 1.56% at the latest close of $19.18.
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.
Related: ETHE chart, ETHE performance, ETHE overview.
ETHE dividends FAQ
Does ETHE pay a dividend?
Yes. ETHE pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.0320 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 5, 2026, payable October 6, 2026.
What is the ETHE dividend yield?
ETHE paid $0.30 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.56% at the latest close of $19.18.
When is the next ETHE dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 5, 2026.
How often does ETHE pay dividends?
ETHE pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of ETHE pay?
100 shares of ETHE would have paid about $30 over the past 12 months, before tax.