■ Increase · July 31, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
BABO declares $0.125 weekly distribution, 52% above last week
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) declares $0.125 per share weekly distribution, up 52.44% from prior payment.
BABO (YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1250 per share, an increase of 52.44% compared to the previous payment of $0.0820. The ex-dividend date for this distribution is set for 2026-07-30.
The numbers
This new distribution continues the variable nature of BABO's weekly payments. Recent payments have fluctuated: $0.066 on 2026-06-25, $0.054 on 2026-07-02, $0.06 on 2026-07-09, $0.068 on 2026-07-16, and $0.082 on 2026-07-23. The trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 99.22%, with a TTM dividend per share of $8.1360. The current price is $8.20. BABO has a record of one consecutive year of increases, but given the variable nature, this is not a traditional dividend growth record.
What it means for income investors
At the new annualized rate implied by this weekly payment, an investor holding 100 shares would receive approximately $650 per year, based on the current price. However, because distributions are variable, this is not a guaranteed rate. Investors should review the dividend history to understand the fluctuation pattern.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.