UTES Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

UTES has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.48%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.99%
Consistency Lifetime 95.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.05%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 10
Dividend Rating 46.80%

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: 12.1%
Total Return 5y: 109.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLU 21,754 M 2.82% 7.37%
VPU 7,884 M 2.83% 4.25%
FUTY 2,182 M 2.78% 4.17%
RSPU 503 M 2.63% 4.35%
JXI 263 M 2.69% 3.91%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FXU 1,007 M 12.1% 87.9%
VPU 7,884 M 4.54% 98.9%
FUTY 2,182 M 4.17% 97.8%
IDU 1,481 M 3.45% 97.1%
JXI 263 M 2.82% 92.9%

UTES Dividend History: Last 41 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-29 0.398 80.9% 0.51%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-29 0.22 -8.3% 0.27%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-27 0.24 -7.7% 0.32%
2025-03-20 2025-03-20 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.26 -3.7% 0.4%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.27 58.8% 0.44%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.17 -34.6% 0.28%
2024-06-20 2024-06-20 2024-06-27 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.49%
2024-03-20 2024-03-21 2024-03-26 Quarterly 0.26 -21.2% 0.56%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.33 22.2% 0.74%
2023-09-20 2023-09-21 2023-09-28 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% 0.59%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.26 13% 0.56%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.23 -25.6% 0.51%
2022-12-20 2022-12-21 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.309 18.8% 0.67%
2022-09-20 2022-09-21 2022-09-28 Quarterly 0.26 13% 0.54%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-29 Quarterly 0.23 15% 0.54%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.2 -25.9% 0.43%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-29 Quarterly 0.27 12.5% 0.58%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-28 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% 0.56%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.23 27.8% 0.56%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.18 -28% 0.46%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.21 31.3% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-30 Quarterly 0.16 -30.4% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% N/A
2019-06-20 2019-06-21 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.19 35.7% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-21 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.14 -39.1% N/A
2018-12-20 2018-12-21 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.23 24.3% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2018-06-20 2018-06-21 2018-06-28 Quarterly 0.185 48% N/A
2018-03-20 2018-03-21 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.125 -71.3% N/A
2017-12-20 2017-12-21 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.435 141.7% N/A
2017-09-20 2017-09-21 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-06-20 2017-06-22 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.18 50% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.12 -82.6% N/A
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2016-12-28 Quarterly 0.689 359.3% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-28 Quarterly 0.15 66.7% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-06-28 Quarterly 0.09 134.6% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.0384 -76% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-29 Other 0.16 0% N/A

UTES Dividend FAQ

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (NYSE ARCA: UTES) commits at least 80% of its net assets-plus any investment-purpose borrowings-to equity securities of companies that meet a strict utility definition: ≥ 50% of assets, customers, or revenue must stem from electricity, gas, or water generation and distribution. Because the fund is classified as non-diversified, it can concentrate holdings in a relatively small number of utility firms.

What is the Dividend Yield of UTES?

As of February 2026, UTES`s dividend yield is 1.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.12 USD by the current share price of 76.87.

Does UTES pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UTES paid a dividend of 1.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.398 USD.

How often does UTES pay dividends?

UTES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UTES has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

UTES dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UTES for the next 4 payments are between 0.22 (-44.7%) and 0.327 (-17.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will UTES pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.398 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Reaves Utilities (UTES) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UTES?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Reaves Utilities (UTES) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UTES?

UTES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.99% per year.
Strong growth: UTES's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UTES?

UTES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.05%. If you bought UTES's shares at 36.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UTES?

UTES Payout Consistency is 95.3%. 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: Virtus Reaves Utilities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UTES have a good Dividend Yield?

UTES`s 1.48% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UTES?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UTES is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of UTES?

UTES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.80%. 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: 2026-02-02 02:16