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UTG dividend safety score
Reaves Utility Income Fund · Financial Services
UTG scores 67/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) has a high dividend yield of 6.49%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 67 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #42 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 16, 2026 (estimated)
UTG dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.35 | +23.7% |
| 2024 | $1.90 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How UTG compares
| UTG | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 67 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 6.49% | 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 UTG dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 16, 2026 | $0.2100 |
| ~Dec 16, 2026 | $0.2100 |
| ~Jan 15, 2027 | $0.2100 |
| ~Feb 14, 2027 | $0.2100 |
Estimates based on UTG's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would UTG pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $65 | $5 |
| $10,000 | $649 | $54 |
| $50,000 | $3,246 | $270 |
| $100,000 | $6,492 | $541 |
To earn $1,000 a month from UTG at today's yield you would need about $184,857 invested, roughly 4,762 shares.
Based on the current yield of 6.49%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent UTG dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | $0.2100 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $0.2100 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $0.2100 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2000 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.2000 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.2000 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2000 |
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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.
UTG dividend FAQ
Is the UTG dividend safe?
Reaves Utility Income Fund has a dividend safety score of 67 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 UTG dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for UTG is about 6.49%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does UTG pay dividends?
Reaves Utility Income Fund pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in UTG earn in dividends?
At a yield of 6.49%, $10,000 invested in UTG would pay about $649 a year, or roughly $54 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next UTG ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for UTG is expected around November 16, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.