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CAT Ex-Dividend Date
Next estimated payment, the 2026 schedule and the last confirmed amounts, refreshed daily from market data.
Data updated Jul 16, 2026
2026 payment timeline
| Ex-dividend date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $1.5100 | Paid |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $1.5100 | Paid |
| Jul 20, 2026 | ~$1.5100 | Projected |
| Oct 19, 2026 | ~$1.5100 | Projected |
How the three dates work
Ex-dividend date. The entitlement cutoff. Own the shares before this day and the payment is yours.
Record date. Usually the next business day, when the shareholder registry is checked. You do not need to act on it.
Payment date. When cash arrives, typically days to weeks after the ex-date depending on the fund.
Projected rows are estimates from CAT’s historical quarterly spacing and the last confirmed amount. They become official only when the sponsor declares them.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $1.5100 | 0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $1.5100 | 0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $1.5100 | 0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $1.5100 | +7.1% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $1.4100 | 0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $1.4100 | 0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $1.4100 | 0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $1.4100 | +8.5% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $1.3000 | 0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $1.3000 | 0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $1.3000 | 0.0% |
| Jul 19, 2023 | $1.3000 |
CAT ex-dividend FAQ
When is the next CAT ex-dividend date?
The next CAT ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 20, 2026 (in about 4 days), based on its quarterly payment pattern. The official date is set when the sponsor declares the dividend, usually shortly before payment.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for receiving the next payment. Buy the shares before the ex-date and you receive the dividend; buy on or after it and the seller keeps it. The share price typically opens lower by roughly the dividend amount on the ex-date.
What is the difference between ex-date, record date and payment date?
The ex-date decides who is entitled to the dividend. The record date, usually one business day later, is when the broker registry is checked. The payment date, days or weeks later, is when cash actually lands in your account.
Do I get the dividend if I sell on the ex-dividend date?
Yes. If you own the shares at market close the day before the ex-date, you can sell on the ex-date itself and still receive the payment on the payment date.
How much will the next CAT dividend be?
The last confirmed payment was $1.5100 per share. Given the recent growth trend, the next payment is likely similar or slightly higher, but amounts are not guaranteed until declared.