Robo Global Robotics and Automation ETF (ROBO) Dividend History
ROBO latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.39%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.29paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2014paying since
- +19.7%5-year growth a year
ROBO dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $29
- Each payment
- $29
- Value of the shares
- $7,480
- Yield
- 0.39%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.29 per share, before tax.
ROBO distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
ROBO distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 11 payments).
ROBO distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.2920 | −5.5% | 0.42% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.3090 | +1,003.6% | 0.55% | 1 |
| 2023 | $0.0280 | — | 0.05% | 1 |
| 2021 | $0.1230 | +3.4% | 0.18% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.1190 | −23.7% | 0.20% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ROBO yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $68.96 | 0.42% | $0.29 | 0.4% |
| 3 years ago | $46.92 | 0.62% | $0.63 | 1.3% |
| 5 years ago | $66.86 | 0.44% | $0.75 | 1.1% |
| 10 years ago | $27.75 | 1.05% | $1.21 | 4.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
ROBO yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO | Robo Global Robotics and Automation ETF | 0.37% | 0.98% |
| 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.
ROBO distribution history
11 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-31 | $0.2920 | −5.5% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-31 | $0.3090 | +1,003.6% |
| 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-29 | $0.0280 | −77.2% |
| 2021-12-28 | 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1230 | +3.4% |
| 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1190 | −23.7% |
| 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-26 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1560 | +28.9% |
| 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-26 | 2018-12-31 | $0.1210 | +1,110.0% |
| 2017-12-26 | 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-29 | $0.0100 | −81.8% |
Show all 11 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-20 | 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-23 | $0.0550 | −19.1% |
| 2015-12-16 | 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-21 | $0.0680 | −6.8% |
| 2014-12-16 | 2014-12-18 | 2014-12-19 | $0.0730 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ROBO dividend overview
Robo Global Robotics and Automation ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.29 per share, a yield of 0.39% at the latest close of $74.80. In 2025 it paid $0.2920 per share, down 5.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +19.7% a year and over ten years +15.7%.
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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ROBO dividends FAQ
Does ROBO pay a dividend?
Yes. ROBO pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2014. The most recent was $0.2920 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2025, payable December 31, 2025.
What is the ROBO dividend yield?
ROBO paid $0.29 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.39% at the latest close of $74.80.
When is the next ROBO dividend?
The next annual 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 ROBO pay dividends?
ROBO pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did ROBO pay in dividends in 2025?
ROBO paid $0.2920 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of ROBO pay?
100 shares of ROBO would have paid about $29 over the past 12 months, before tax.