# Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF – October (OCTJ) — Dividends

OCTJ · BATS · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.27 |
| Forward yield | 5.31% |
| Growth streak | — |

Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF – October pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.32 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 30, 2026 and a pay date of October 2, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $1.27 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 5.31% at a share price of $23.95.

Ex-dates fall at or near the end of each calendar quarter, with payment one to five days later. The history shown starts in December 2023. The amount has held steady for stretches and then changed. Distributions were $0.40 per quarter from December 2023 through September 2024, then $0.31 from December 2024 through September 2025, and $0.32 from December 2025 on.

Distributions with ex-dates in 2024 added up to $1.51, and those in 2025 added up to $1.25, about 17% less. The three payments in 2026 have added up to $0.96 so far. The source shows no growth streak. If the quarterly pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution at the end of December 2026 and be paid in early January 2027.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.32 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.32 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.32 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.32 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.40 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.40 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | $0.40 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.40 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF – October (OCTJ) pay a distribution?

Yes. Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF – October pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.32 per share.

### What is OCTJ's distribution yield?

Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF – October paid $1.27 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 5.31% at the last price of $23.96. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF – October's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026, payable on Oct 2, 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)

---

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.

Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).