# AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) — Dividends

HYFI · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/hyfi/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $2.46 |
| Forward yield | 6.82% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

AB High Yield ETF provides monthly distributions to its shareholders. The fund's most recent monthly distribution of $0.1934 per share had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 1, 2026, and was paid on October 6, 2026. Over the trailing 12-month period, the fund delivered a cumulative distribution total of $2.4599 per share. Based on a share price of $36.01, this trailing payout corresponds to a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 6.83%.

Because distributions vary payment to payment, individual monthly amounts fluctuate throughout the year. In 2026, monthly distributions have ranged from a low of $0.1880 per share in September to a high of $0.2113 per share in February. Across 2025, monthly payments ranged between $0.1628 and $0.2567 per share, yielding a full-year total of $2.5020 per share across 12 distributions. In 2024, 12 monthly payments totaled $2.4254 per share, establishing a 1-year distribution growth streak. During 2023, the fund made seven distributions totaling $1.3237 per share between June and December.

If the fund maintains its monthly schedule, the next ex-distribution date would fall in early November 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.19 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.19 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.23 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.20 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) pay a distribution?

Yes. AB High Yield ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.19 per share.

### What is HYFI's distribution yield?

AB High Yield ETF paid $2.46 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 6.82% at the last price of $36.05. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is HYFI's most recent ex-distribution date?

AB High Yield ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 6, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has HYFI been raising its distribution?

Yes — AB High Yield ETF has increased its distribution for 1 consecutive calendar years.

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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