■ Cut · September 4, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
BABO declares $0.059 weekly distribution, 15.7% below last week
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) declared a weekly distribution of $0.059 per share, down 15.7% from the prior week.
BABO (YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.0590 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of September 3, 2026. This amount is 15.71% lower than the previous distribution of $0.0700 per share paid last week.
The numbers
The new distribution continues the ETF's pattern of variable weekly payments. Recent distributions include $0.125 on July 30, $0.164 on August 6, $0.100 on August 13, $0.081 on August 20, and $0.070 on August 27. At the current price of $7.49, the trailing twelve-month distribution per share is $7.8560, implying a trailing twelve-month yield of 104.89%. BABO has a record of one consecutive year of distribution increases, but because payments are variable, this does not indicate a stable growth trend.
What it means for income investors
For an investor holding 100 shares, the new distribution equates to $5.90 for the week, which annualizes to approximately $306.80 based on the current weekly rate. However, since distributions fluctuate, this annualized figure is not a reliable projection. The ex-dividend date for this payment is September 3, 2026, meaning investors must hold shares before that date to receive the distribution. For more details, see the full dividend history.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.