Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) Dividend History
FQAL latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.15%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.97paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2016paying since
- +6.0%5-year growth a year
FQAL dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $97
- Each payment
- $24
- Value of the shares
- $8,398
- Yield
- 1.15%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.97 per share, before tax.
FQAL distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FQAL distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FQAL distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.7490 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.8450 | +7.9% | 1.12% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.7830 | +6.5% | 1.20% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.7350 | +9.1% | 1.35% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.6740 | +2.7% | 1.52% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.6560 | +4.1% | 1.17% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.6300 | +8.1% | 1.46% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FQAL yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $74.46 | 1.30% | $0.97 | 1.3% |
| 3 years ago | $48.61 | 1.99% | $2.55 | 5.3% |
| 5 years ago | $52.79 | 1.83% | $3.93 | 7.5% |
| 10 years ago | $25.16 | 3.85% | $6.77 | 26.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FQAL yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FQAL | Fidelity Quality Factor ETF | 1.14% | 0.15% |
| FVAL | Fidelity Value Factor ETF | 1.54% | 0.15% |
| CVLC | Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible ETF | 0.97% | 0.15% |
| SFLR | Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | 0.23% | 0.90% |
| FYEE | Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 7.13% | 0.27% |
| GQI | Natixis ETF | 8.78% | 0.33% |
| STOX | Horizon Core Equity ETF | 0.17% | 0.72% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
FQAL distribution history
40 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-22 | $0.2350 | −6.7% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.2520 | −3.8% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | $0.2620 | +19.6% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | $0.2190 | +1.9% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | $0.2150 | +1.9% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | $0.2110 | +5.5% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | $0.2000 | −17.4% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | $0.2420 | +19.8% |
Show all 40 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | $0.2020 | +12.2% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | $0.1800 | +13.2% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | $0.1590 | −10.2% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-20 | $0.1770 | −1.7% |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-20 | $0.1800 | 0.0% |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-22 | $0.1800 | −9.1% |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-22 | $0.1980 | +51.1% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-21 | $0.1310 | −27.6% |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-21 | $0.1810 | +1.1% |
| 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-23 | $0.1790 | −2.2% |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-23 | $0.1830 | +24.5% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-22 | $0.1470 | −23.4% |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-22 | $0.1920 | +27.2% |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-23 | $0.1510 | −9.0% |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-24 | $0.1660 | +7.1% |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-23 | $0.1550 | +2.0% |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-23 | $0.1520 | −0.7% |
| 2020-06-19 | 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-24 | $0.1530 | −10.0% |
| 2020-03-20 | 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-25 | $0.1700 | +22.3% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-26 | $0.1390 | −7.9% |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-25 | $0.1510 | −0.7% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $0.1520 | +7.8% |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-20 | $0.1410 | +6.0% |
| 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-27 | $0.1330 | +19.8% |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-26 | $0.1110 | −24.0% |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-18 | 2018-06-20 | $0.1460 | +13.2% |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | $0.1290 | +4.0% |
| 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-20 | $0.1240 | −15.6% |
| 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-18 | 2017-09-20 | $0.1470 | +12.2% |
| 2017-06-16 | 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | $0.1310 | +56.0% |
| 2017-03-17 | 2017-03-21 | 2017-03-23 | $0.0840 | −25.0% |
| 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | 2016-12-22 | $0.1120 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FQAL dividend overview
Fidelity Quality Factor ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.97 per share, a yield of 1.15% at the latest close of $83.97. In 2025 it paid $0.8450 per share, up 7.9% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +6.0% a year.
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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FQAL dividends FAQ
Does FQAL pay a dividend?
Yes. FQAL pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2016. The most recent was $0.2350 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 22, 2026.
What is the FQAL dividend yield?
FQAL paid $0.97 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.15% at the latest close of $83.97.
When is the next FQAL 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 FQAL pay dividends?
FQAL pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FQAL pay in dividends in 2025?
FQAL paid $0.8450 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FQAL pay?
100 shares of FQAL would have paid about $97 over the past 12 months, before tax.