FIW Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

FIW has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.70%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 20.53%
Consistency Lifetime 93.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.00%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 64.88%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 10.2%
Total Return 5y: 54.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Natural Resources

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
COPJ 179 M 12.7% 29.3%
URA 7,409 M 4.87% 14.9%
URNJ 516 M 6.98% 9.37%
URNM 2,489 M 3.28% 8.18%
COPX 6,405 M 2.87% 6.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
COPJ 179 M 216% 100%
ION 15 M 156% 81.7%
MGNR 488 M 119% 100%
LITP 59 M 59.3% 100%
ILIT 22 M 73.5% 89.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Natural Resources

COPJ
Junior Copper Miners
 12.72% Yield
LITP
Lithium Miners
 7.80% Yield
URNJ
Junior Uranium Miners
 6.98% Yield
FXZ
Materials AlphaDEX Fund
 1.88% Yield
MOO
Agribusiness
 2.48% Yield
COPX
Copper Miners
 2.87% Yield

FIW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 0.227 32.7% 0.2%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.171 -26% 0.16%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.231 95.8% 0.22%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.118 -56.5% 0.12%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.271 77.1% 0.25%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.153 -25.7% 0.14%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.206 157.5% 0.21%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.08 -60.6% 0.08%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.203 41% 0.21%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.144 -33.3% 0.17%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.216 160.2% 0.25%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.083 -47.8% 0.11%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.159 51.4% 0.2%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.105 -41.7% 0.14%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.18 106.9% 0.25%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.087 -22.3% 0.1%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.112 34.9% 0.12%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.083 -16.2% 0.09%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.099 65% 0.12%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 -51.2% 0.08%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.123 29.5% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.095 -15.2% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.112 55.6% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.072 16.1% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.062 21.6% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.051 -60.8% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.13 47.7% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.088 -17.8% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.107 67.2% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.064 -25.6% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.086 34.4% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.064 -25.6% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.086 43.3% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.06 -46.9% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.113 -61.4% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.293 537% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.046 -8% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.05 -24.2% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.066 65% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 -32.2% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.059 5.4% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.056 -15.2% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.066 40.4% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.047 -14.5% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.055 -47.6% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.105 183.8% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.037 -2.6% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.038 -7.3% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.041 0% N/A

FIW Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Water ETF (FIW) commits at least 90% of its net assets, including any investment borrowings, to the securities that constitute its benchmark index. The index, created by Clean Edge, targets small, mid- and large-cap firms that generate a material share of revenue from the potable-water and wastewater sectors.

What is the Dividend Yield of FIW?

As of February 2026, FIW`s dividend yield is 0.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.75 USD by the current share price of 115.39.

Does FIW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FIW paid a dividend of 0.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.227 USD.

How often does FIW pay dividends?

FIW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FIW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-12.

FIW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FIW for the next 4 payments are between 0.144 (-36.6%) and 0.17 (-25.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FIW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.227 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Water (FIW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FIW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Water (FIW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FIW?

FIW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.5% per year.
Strong growth: FIW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FIW?

FIW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.00%. If you bought FIW's shares at 74.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FIW?

FIW Payout Consistency is 93.0%. 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: Water has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FIW have a good Dividend Yield?

FIW`s 0.70% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FIW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FIW is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FIW?

FIW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.88%. 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: 2026-01-30 14:22