■ Cut · August 6, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
SOXY cuts monthly dividend 14.1% to $0.891 per share
YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF (SOXY) reduces its monthly payout to $0.8910, down 14.08% from previous $1.0370.
SOXY (YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF) has announced a monthly dividend cut. The new payment of $0.8910 per share represents a 14.08% decrease from the previous $1.0370, with an ex-dividend date of 2026-08-05.
The numbers
This reduction follows a series of recent monthly payments: $0.673 (2026-03-04), $0.654 (2026-04-08), $0.83 (2026-05-06), $1.021 (2026-06-03), and $1.037 (2026-07-08). The new rate brings the trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend to $8.7090 per share, implying a TTM yield of 9.57% based on the current price of $91.05. The ETF has no consecutive years of dividend increases and no 5-year dividend CAGR available.
What it means for income investors
At the new monthly rate, an investor holding 100 shares would receive $89.10 per month, or $1,069.20 annually, down from $124.44 per month previously. This cut reflects a change in the fund's income generation. Investors should review the fund's dividend history to assess sustainability.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.