FMDE Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

FMDE has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 0.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.19%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.86%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.82%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 58.28%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Mid-Cap Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VFMV 329 M 2.08% 3.32%
JPME 389 M 1.97% 3.10%
EQAL 696 M 1.73% 2.55%
EUSA 1,445 M 1.58% 2.45%
PTMC 396 M 1.76% 2.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPAI 144 M 389% 87.5%
SMOT 359 M 98.2% 100%
PTMC 396 M 96.6% 75.9%
TMSL 1,189 M 46.2% 100%
RUNN 383 M 40.3% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Mid-Cap Blend

FMDE Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.106 -12.4% 0.29%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.121 12% 0.33%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.108 -2.7% 0.32%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.111 13.3% 0.35%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.098 0% 0.3%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.098 27.3% 0.31%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.077 -17.2% 0.26%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.093 257.7% 0.32%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-03 Quarterly 0.026 0% 0.09%

FMDE Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity Covington Trust Mid-Cap Blend ETF (FMDE) commits at least 80% of its capital to common stocks that comprise the Russell Midcap® Index, a cap-weighted benchmark tracking the U.S. mid-cap segment. The manager applies a research-driven framework that screens for long-term return drivers such as valuation metrics, growth potential, quality scores, and additional factor considerations.

What is the Dividend Yield of FMDE?

As of January 2026, FMDE`s dividend yield is 1.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.45 USD by the current share price of 37.47.

Does FMDE pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, FMDE paid a dividend of 0.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.106 USD.

How often does FMDE pay dividends?

FMDE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FMDE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

FMDE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FMDE for the next 4 payments are between 0.12 (+13.2%) and 0.153 (+44.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FMDE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.106 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Covington Trust (FMDE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FMDE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Covington Trust (FMDE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FMDE?

FMDE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.9% per year.
Strong growth: FMDE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FMDE?

FMDE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.82%. If you bought FMDE's shares at 24.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FMDE?

FMDE Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Fidelity Covington Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FMDE have a good Dividend Yield?

FMDE`s 1.19% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FMDE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FMDE is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FMDE?

FMDE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.28%. 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: 2026-01-08 02:40