FQAL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

FQAL has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 0.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.20%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.53%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.03%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 54.42%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 14.2%
Total Return 5y: 84.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
YMAG 369 M 44.0% 74.9%
SPYT 149 M 22.7% 27.4%
ACKY 54 M 6.26% 6.58%
QDPL 1,445 M 5.18% 7.80%
OVL 184 M 3.27% 5.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAFE 1,540 M 406% 83.3%
XMAG 125 M 147% 100%
LRGC 732 M 119% 100%
OALC 202 M 98.0% 91.7%
EAGL 3,724 M 120% 100%

FQAL Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.219 1.9% 0.29%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.215 1.9% 0.29%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.211 5.5% 0.31%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.2 -17.4% 0.31%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.242 19.8% 0.37%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.202 12.2% 0.31%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.18 13.2% 0.29%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.159 -10.2% 0.28%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.177 -1.7% 0.33%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.35%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-22 Quarterly 0.18 -9.1% 0.36%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-22 Quarterly 0.198 51.1% 0.43%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.131 -27.6% 0.29%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.181 1.1% 0.41%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.179 -2.2% 0.42%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.183 24.5% 0.36%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.147 -23.4% 0.27%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.192 27.2% 0.37%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.151 -9% 0.31%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.166 7.1% 0.37%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-23 Quarterly 0.155 2% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-09-23 Quarterly 0.152 -0.7% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-24 Quarterly 0.153 -10% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.17 22.3% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.139 -7.9% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.151 -0.7% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.152 7.8% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.141 6% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.133 19.8% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.111 -24% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.146 13.2% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.129 4% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.124 -15.6% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.147 12.2% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.131 56% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-23 Quarterly 0.084 -25% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.112 0% N/A

FQAL Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity® Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) allocates at least 80% of its assets to securities that track the Fidelity U.S. Quality Factor Index, targeting large- and mid-cap U.S. companies that exhibit superior quality metrics-such as high return on equity, stable earnings, and low leverage-relative to the broader market. The fund also holds lending securities to generate additional income.

What is the Dividend Yield of FQAL?

As of February 2026, FQAL`s dividend yield is 1.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.85 USD by the current share price of 77.03.

Does FQAL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FQAL paid a dividend of 0.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.219 USD.

How often does FQAL pay dividends?

FQAL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FQAL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

FQAL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FQAL for the next 4 payments are between 0.207 (-5.5%) and 0.221 (+0.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will FQAL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.219 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Quality Factor (FQAL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FQAL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Quality Factor (FQAL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FQAL?

FQAL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.53% per year.
Strong growth: FQAL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FQAL?

FQAL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.03%. If you bought FQAL's shares at 41.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.03% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FQAL?

FQAL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Fidelity Quality Factor has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FQAL have a good Dividend Yield?

FQAL`s 1.20% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FQAL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FQAL is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FQAL?

FQAL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.42%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:15