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JEPQ dividend safety score
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF · Financial Services
JEPQ scores 55/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated October 31, 2026.
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) has a very high dividend yield of 12.89%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 55 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #68 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 30, 2026 (estimated)
- Tracked by 7 Safe Dividend Tracker investors
JEPQ dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.12 | +12.5% |
| 2024 | $5.44 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How JEPQ compares
| JEPQ | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 55 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 12.89% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming JEPQ dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 30, 2026 | $0.5669 |
| ~Dec 30, 2026 | $0.5669 |
| ~Jan 29, 2027 | $0.5669 |
| ~Feb 28, 2027 | $0.5669 |
Estimates based on JEPQ's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would JEPQ pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $129 | $11 |
| $10,000 | $1,289 | $107 |
| $50,000 | $6,446 | $537 |
| $100,000 | $12,893 | $1,074 |
To earn $1,000 a month from JEPQ at today's yield you would need about $93,074 invested, roughly 1,645 shares.
Based on the current yield of 12.89%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent JEPQ dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | $0.5669 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.6826 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.7050 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.6366 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.5644 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.5910 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.5586 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.5090 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.4657 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5761 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.5532 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.4755 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
JEPQ dividend FAQ
Is the JEPQ dividend safe?
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF has a dividend safety score of 55 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the JEPQ dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for JEPQ is about 12.89%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does JEPQ pay dividends?
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in JEPQ earn in dividends?
At a yield of 12.89%, $10,000 invested in JEPQ would pay about $1,289 a year, or roughly $107 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next JEPQ ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for JEPQ is expected around November 30, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.