How often does JEPQ pay dividends?

JEPQ currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.6366 per share.

When is JEPQ's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, JEPQ's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 31, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is JEPQ's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, JEPQ paid $6.26 per share in distributions, a yield of about 10.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is JEPQ's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in JEPQ on May 4, 2022 would be worth about $18,457 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+84.6%). Share price alone moved +16.2% over the same period.

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JEPQ Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

JEPQ

$59.39

10.5% trailing yield

52-wk range $53.77 – $61.46

Price +10.0% over 12 months

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Next JEPQ Dividend

Monthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 31, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 31, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.5777

Estimated from JEPQ's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 1, 2026 at $0.6366/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

JEPQ Dividend History

50 distributions since Jun 1, 2022 · trailing 12-month total $6.26/share (10.5% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.6366
Jun 1, 2026	Jul 2, 2026	$0.5644
May 1, 2026	May 31, 2026	$0.5909
Apr 1, 2026	May 2, 2026	$0.5586
Mar 2, 2026	Apr 1, 2026	$0.5090
Feb 2, 2026	Mar 2, 2026	$0.4657
Dec 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2026	$0.5761
Dec 1, 2025	Dec 31, 2025	$0.5532
Nov 3, 2025	Dec 3, 2025	$0.4755
Oct 1, 2025	Oct 31, 2025	$0.4461
Sep 2, 2025	Oct 2, 2025	$0.4420
Aug 1, 2025	Sep 1, 2025	$0.4438

Total distributions by year

2026 (6 payments)

$3.33/share

2025 (12 payments)

$6.12/share

2024 (12 payments)

$5.44/share

2023 (12 payments)

$5.01/share

2022 (8 payments)

$3.85/share

If You Invested $10,000 in JEPQ

May 4, 2022 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$18,457

+84.6%

End value, dividends as cash

$16,272

+62.7% · $4,648 cash collected

Share price alone

+16.2%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+15.9%

over 4.2 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

JEPQ vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested May 4, 2022 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

JEPQ (this fund)

$18,457

+84.6% total

SPY

$18,394

+83.9% total

QQQ

$22,194

+121.9% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

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Investment Parametersfor JEPQ

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Unusually High Dividend Growth

JEPQ shows a 0.2% annual dividend growth rate. This is higher than typical but may be accurate for companies with recent dividend increases.

Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%11.2%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%16.9%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%10.1%50%

Years to Hold

1 year20 years50 years

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JEPQ Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in JEPQ

Total Value

$3,871,726,195

Total Dividends

$3,363,729,079

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$507,867,116

Final Dividend Yield252.9%

Annual Income$9,789,753,460

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

JEPQ Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$56,906

Shares needed

959

at $59.39

Effective yield used

10.5%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

JEPQ Dividend FAQ

How often does JEPQ pay dividends?: JEPQ currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.6366 per share.
When is JEPQ's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, JEPQ's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 31, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is JEPQ's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, JEPQ paid $6.26 per share in distributions, a yield of about 10.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is JEPQ's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in JEPQ on May 4, 2022 would be worth about $18,457 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+84.6%). Share price alone moved +16.2% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.