YEAR Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield
YEAR has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 2.18 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
4.68%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
54.18%
Consistency Lifetime
96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y
5.12%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
4
Dividend Rating
61.95%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Ultrashort Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK | 399 M | 7.55% | 8.96% |
| IGBH | 170 M | 6.36% | 7.16% |
| LQDH | 532 M | 6.10% | 7.16% |
| VNLA | 2,946 M | 5.23% | 5.80% |
| CSHI | 874 M | 5.07% | 6.08% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFLO | 6,409 M | 281% | 80.3% |
| USFR | 16,222 M | 280% | 77.3% |
| SGOV | 70,886 M | 239% | 86.0% |
| TBLL | 2,235 M | 195% | 76.8% |
| SOFR | 381 M | 192% | 82.0% |
YEAR Dividend History: Last 41 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-05 | 0.1709 | -15.4% | 0.34% | |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-05 | 0.2021 | 18.3% | 0.4% | |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-04 | 0.1709 | 1.3% | 0.34% | |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-06 | 0.1687 | -3.7% | 0.33% | |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-06 | 0.1752 | -0.1% | 0.35% | |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-05 | 0.1754 | -3.1% | 0.35% | |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-06 | 0.181 | -1.1% | 0.36% | |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-07 | 0.183 | -3.9% | 0.36% | |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-05 | Monthly | 0.1905 | 5.5% | 0.38% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-06 | Monthly | 0.1806 | -6.1% | 0.36% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-04 | Monthly | 0.1924 | 0.8% | 0.38% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-06 | Monthly | 0.1908 | 7.4% | 0.38% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-06 | Monthly | 0.1777 | -34.8% | 0.35% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-02 | Monthly | 0.2724 | 34.7% | 0.54% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-05 | Monthly | 0.2022 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-06 | Monthly | 0.2017 | -2.2% | 0.4% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-04 | Monthly | 0.2063 | -4.4% | 0.41% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-06 | Monthly | 0.2158 | 0.3% | 0.43% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-06 | Monthly | 0.2152 | 1.1% | 0.43% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-05 | Monthly | 0.2129 | -2.3% | 0.42% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-06 | Monthly | 0.218 | -1% | 0.43% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-07 | Monthly | 0.2203 | -2.7% | 0.44% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-05 | Monthly | 0.2265 | 3.7% | 0.45% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-07 | Monthly | 0.2184 | 14.8% | 0.43% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-07 | Monthly | 0.1902 | -23% | 0.38% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-04 | Monthly | 0.2471 | 14.6% | 0.49% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-07 | Monthly | 0.2156 | -7.7% | 0.43% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-07 | Monthly | 0.2336 | 6.4% | 0.47% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-06 | Monthly | 0.2195 | 3.9% | 0.44% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-08 | Monthly | 0.2113 | -2.2% | 0.42% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-07 | Monthly | 0.2161 | -12.2% | 0.43% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-10 | Monthly | 0.2461 | 35.3% | 0.49% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-06 | Monthly | 0.1819 | -8.9% | 0.36% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-04 | Monthly | 0.1997 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-06 | Monthly | 0.1856 | 5% | 0.37% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-06 | Monthly | 0.1768 | -3.2% | 0.35% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-06 | Monthly | 0.1826 | 5.1% | 0.36% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-04 | Monthly | 0.1738 | -3% | 0.35% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-06 | Monthly | 0.1792 | 14.9% | 0.36% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-04 | Monthly | 0.1559 | 77.8% | 0.31% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-06 | Other | 0.0877 | 0% | 0.18% |
YEAR Dividend FAQ
The AB Ultra Short Income ETF (NYSE ARCA: YEAR) is an actively-managed ultra-short bond fund that invests mainly in U.S. Treasury and investment-grade corporate fixed-income securities. Its mandate targets a dollar-weighted average duration of under one year, though it retains flexibility to hold securities of any maturity, including mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, CDs, and commercial paper.
What is the Dividend Yield of YEAR?
As of February 2026, YEAR`s dividend yield is 4.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.18 USD by the current share price of 50.49.Does YEAR pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, YEAR paid a dividend of 2.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-02 and the payout was 0.1709 USD.How often does YEAR pay dividends?
YEAR pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, YEAR has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-02.YEAR dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for YEAR for the next 4 payments are between 0.171 (+0.1%) and 0.178 (+4.2%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will YEAR pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1709 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for AB Ultra Short Income (YEAR) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for YEAR?
The next Ex-Dividend date for AB Ultra Short Income (YEAR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of YEAR?
YEAR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 54.2% per year.
Strong growth: YEAR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of YEAR?
YEAR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.12%. If you bought YEAR's shares at 42.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.18 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.12% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of YEAR?
YEAR Payout Consistency is 96.0%.
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: AB Ultra Short Income has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does YEAR have a good Dividend Yield?
YEAR`s 4.68% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of YEAR?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of YEAR is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of YEAR?
YEAR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.95%. 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: 2026-02-07 03:28