Tortoise MLP ETF (TMLP) Dividend History
TMLP latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 5.87%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.66paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2025paying since
TMLP dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $166
- Each payment
- $42
- Value of the shares
- $2,839
- Yield
- 5.87%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.66 per share, before tax.
TMLP distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
TMLP distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.65 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025partial | $0.0110 | — | 0.04% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
TMLP yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMLP | Tortoise MLP ETF | 5.87% | — |
| 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.
TMLP distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-25 | $0.5800 | +17.2% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-26 | $0.4950 | −14.5% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-27 | $0.5790 | +5,163.6% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-02 | $0.0110 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
TMLP dividend overview
Tortoise MLP ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.66 per share, a yield of 5.87% at the latest close of $28.39.
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: TMLP chart, TMLP overview.
TMLP dividends FAQ
Does TMLP pay a dividend?
Yes. TMLP pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.5800 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 25, 2026.
What is the TMLP dividend yield?
TMLP paid $1.66 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 5.87% at the latest close of $28.39.
When is the next TMLP 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 TMLP pay dividends?
TMLP pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of TMLP pay?
100 shares of TMLP would have paid about $166 over the past 12 months, before tax.