Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF (FESM) Dividend History
FESM latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.87%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.39paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2023paying since
FESM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $39
- Each payment
- $10
- Value of the shares
- $4,502
- Yield
- 0.87%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.39 per share, before tax.
FESM distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FESM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
FESM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3090 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.3100 | −11.4% | 0.82% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.3500 | +1,844.4% | 1.08% | 4 |
| 2023partial | $0.0180 | — | 0.06% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FESM yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $37.21 | 1.06% | $0.39 | 1.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FESM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FESM | Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 0.88% | 0.26% |
| 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.
FESM distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-22 | $0.1040 | −8.8% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.1140 | +25.3% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | $0.0910 | +8.3% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | $0.0840 | +61.5% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | $0.0520 | +271.4% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | $0.0140 | −91.2% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | $0.1600 | +1.3% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | $0.1580 | +125.7% |
Show all 12 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | $0.0700 | +32.1% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | $0.0530 | −23.2% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | $0.0690 | +283.3% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | $0.0180 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FESM dividend overview
Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.39 per share, a yield of 0.87% at the latest close of $45.02. In 2025 it paid $0.3100 per share, down 11.4% 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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FESM dividends FAQ
Does FESM pay a dividend?
Yes. FESM pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2023. The most recent was $0.1040 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 22, 2026.
What is the FESM dividend yield?
FESM paid $0.39 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.87% at the latest close of $45.02.
When is the next FESM 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 FESM pay dividends?
FESM pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FESM pay in dividends in 2025?
FESM paid $0.3100 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FESM pay?
100 shares of FESM would have paid about $39 over the past 12 months, before tax.