JEPQ raises monthly dividend 10.68% to $0.705 per share

JEPQ (JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF) has announced a monthly dividend increase of 10.68%. The new payout of $0.7050 per share represents a raise from the previous $0.6370, with an ex-dividend date of 2026-08-03.

The numbers

The new dividend continues a trend of recent increases. Over the past six months, payments have risen from $0.509 (March 2026) to $0.559 (April), $0.591 (May), $0.564 (June), $0.637 (July), and now $0.705 (August). This marks the third consecutive year of dividend increases for the ETF. Based on the current price of $58.34, the trailing twelve-month yield stands at 11.18%, with a TTM dividend per share of $6.5240. The ETF pays monthly, providing a steady income stream.

What it means for income investors

For an investor holding 100 shares, the new monthly payment of $0.7050 translates to $70.50 per month, or $846 annually, based on the current rate. This represents an annualized yield of approximately 14.5% on the current share price, though actual returns may vary. Investors can review the full dividend history to track payment trends.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.