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Invesco QQQ Trust

QQQ

Stock · quarterly payer

$709.80

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Forward Yield

0.44%

Annual Dividend

$1.77

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

9.2%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about QQQ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) has a forward dividend yield of 0.44%, based on an annual dividend of $1.77 per share and a share price of $709.80.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, QQQ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • QQQ last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • QQQ's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 21, 2026, for a dividend of $0.75 per share.
  • QQQ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 9.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, QQQ's 0.44% yield is 28% below its five-year average yield of 0.60%.
  • Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "QQQ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/QQQ

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) yields 0.44% ($1.77 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100).

Is QQQ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.44% ($1.77/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 9.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 80% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.44%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.77
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
27.2
5-Yr Total Return
80%
52-Week Range
$555.60 – $762.86
Dividend Safety
C · 64/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

QQQ dividend changes

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) pays a variable dividend: across the 90 payments on record since 2003, 44 were higher than the one before and 15 lower. The latest change was up 2.5% to $0.751 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 21, 2026Higher$0.733 → $0.751+2.5%
Mar 23, 2026Higher$0.694 → $0.733+5.6%
Sep 22, 2025Higher$0.591 → $0.694+17.4%
Jun 23, 2025Lower$0.716 → $0.591−17.5%
Mar 24, 2025Higher$0.677 → $0.716+5.8%
Sep 23, 2024Higher$0.573 → $0.677+18.2%
Mar 18, 2024Higher$0.536 → $0.573+6.9%
Sep 18, 2023Higher$0.504 → $0.536+6.3%
Jun 20, 2023Higher$0.472 → $0.504+6.8%
Mar 20, 2023Lower$0.519 → $0.472−9.1%
Sep 19, 2022Lower$0.527 → $0.519−1.5%
Jun 21, 2022Higher$0.434 → $0.527+21.4%
Every QQQ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
QQQ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →QQQ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QQQ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.44% ($1.77/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is QQQ's dividend safe?

QQQ has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is QQQ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data QQQ screens as "yes, with caveats". Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.44% ($1.77/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will QQQ cut its dividend?

QQQ earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does QQQ pay a dividend?

Yes. Invesco QQQ Trust pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.77 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.44%.

What is QQQ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, QQQ's forward dividend yield is 0.44%, based on a $1.77 annual dividend and a $709.80 share price.

What is QQQ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, QQQ pays $1.77 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has QQQ grown its dividend?

QQQ does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next QQQ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, QQQ's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 21, 2026, for $0.75 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.77 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$44.25
Annual$177.00
Monthly avg$14.75

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