TEST declares $0.1730 weekly distribution, 3.59% above last week

TEST (YieldMax TSLA Performance & Distribution Target 25 ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1730 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-11. This amount is 3.59% higher than the previous distribution of $0.1670 per share, reflecting the variable nature of the fund's payouts.

The numbers

TEST's distributions fluctuate weekly, as seen in recent payments: $0.226 on 2026-07-07, $0.215 on 2026-07-14, $0.203 on 2026-07-21, $0.169 on 2026-07-28, and $0.167 on 2026-08-04. The new distribution of $0.1730 continues this pattern. Based on the current price of $36.27, the trailing twelve-month yield is 22.82%, with a TTM dividend per share of $8.2770. The fund has no long-term dividend growth record (5-yr CAGR not available) and has not increased distributions for consecutive years, as it does not follow a traditional dividend growth policy.

What it means for income investors

For income investors, this weekly distribution implies an annualized rate of approximately $8.996 per share (based on the current weekly amount), which would translate to about $899.60 per year for every 100 shares held. However, given the variable nature of these distributions, actual annual income may differ. Investors should review the fund's payment history to understand the fluctuation pattern. For more details on TEST's dividend metrics, visit the TEST dividend calculator.

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