# Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF (USMC) — Dividends

USMC · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.56 |
| Forward yield | 0.72% |
| Growth streak | — |

Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF is a fund that pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.13 per share, with an ex-date of October 1, 2026 and a pay date of October 5, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $0.56 per share, a yield of 0.71% at a share price of $78.35.

Ex-dates usually fall at the start of April, July and October and in late December, with payment two to six days later. The amounts have moved within a narrow band. Since 2022, they have ranged from $0.13 to $0.18 per share. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $0.65 in 2022, $0.62 in 2023, $0.62 in 2024 and $0.54 in 2025. That is a decline of about 17% from 2022 to 2025. The source does not show a current growth streak.

The three distributions in 2026 so far were $0.15, $0.14 and $0.13, adding up to $0.42. The four payments listed for 2025 were each $0.13 or $0.14. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in late December 2026 and be paid a few days later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.13 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.14 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.14 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.14 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.16 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.18 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.17 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | $0.20 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF (USMC) pay a distribution?

Yes. Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.13 per share.

### What is USMC's distribution yield?

Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF paid $0.56 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.72% at the last price of $77.10. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 5, 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)

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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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