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QQQ dividend safety score
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 · Financial Services
QQQ scores 27/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated October 29, 2026.
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) has a very low dividend yield of 0.46%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 27 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch.
- Safety rank: #155 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 21, 2026 (estimated)
QQQ dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.79 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | $2.85 | +12.3% |
| 2023 | $2.54 | +18.8% |
| 2022 | $2.14 | +25.8% |
| 2021 | $1.70 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.74 | +38.1% |
| 2019 | $1.26 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How QQQ compares
| QQQ | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 27 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 0.46% | 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 QQQ dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 21, 2026 | $0.7514 |
| ~Mar 22, 2027 | $0.7514 |
| ~Jun 21, 2027 | $0.7514 |
| ~Sep 20, 2027 | $0.7514 |
Estimates based on QQQ's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would QQQ pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $5 | $0 |
| $10,000 | $46 | $4 |
| $50,000 | $229 | $19 |
| $100,000 | $457 | $38 |
To earn $1,000 a month from QQQ at today's yield you would need about $2,623,524 invested, roughly 3,688 shares.
Based on the current yield of 0.46%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent QQQ dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | $0.7514 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $0.8135 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.7328 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.7941 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.6940 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.5911 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.7157 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.8347 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.6769 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.7615 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.5735 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.2158 |
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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.
QQQ dividend FAQ
Is the QQQ dividend safe?
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 has a dividend safety score of 27 out of 100, which we rate Watch. That means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk. 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 QQQ dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for QQQ is about 0.46%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does QQQ pay dividends?
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in QQQ earn in dividends?
At a yield of 0.46%, $10,000 invested in QQQ would pay about $46 a year, or roughly $4 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next QQQ ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for QQQ is expected around December 21, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.