PREF dividend history: Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active
Every distribution PREF paid since 2023, with a trailing 12-month yield of 5.52% and monthly payments. Amounts are the cash actually paid per share before tax; prices are end-of-day (as of 22 Oct 2026).
Summary
Last 24 distributions per current share
Totals per year
| Year | Per current share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.7607 | 9 |
| 2025 | 0.9295 | 12 |
| 2024 | 0.8661 | 12 |
| 2023 | 0.8183 | 12 |
| 2022 | 0.7930 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0.8246 | 12 |
| 2020 | 0.9003 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0.9410 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0.9886 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0.4710 | 7 |
Distributions: ex-dividend dates and amounts
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | As paid | Per current share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | 0.0855 | 0.0855 | |
| 3 Sep 2026 | 0.0864 | 0.0864 | |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 0.0878 | 0.0878 | |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 0.0843 | 0.0843 | |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 0.0843 | 0.0843 | |
| 5 May 2026 | 0.0843 | 0.0843 | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | 0.0840 | 0.0840 | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 0.0833 | 0.0833 | |
| 4 Feb 2026 | 0.0810 | 0.0810 | |
| 31 Dec 2025 | 0.0840 | 0.0840 | |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 0.0827 | 0.0827 | |
| 5 Nov 2025 | 0.0839 | 0.0839 | |
| 3 Oct 2025 | 0.0803 | 0.0803 | |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 0.0765 | 0.0765 | |
| 5 Aug 2025 | 0.0776 | 0.0776 | |
| 3 Jul 2025 | 0.0760 | 0.0760 | |
| 4 Jun 2025 | 0.0738 | 0.0738 | |
| 5 May 2025 | 0.0728 | 0.0728 | |
| 3 Apr 2025 | 0.0713 | 0.0713 | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 0.0774 | 0.0774 | |
| 5 Feb 2025 | 0.0733 | 0.0733 | |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 0.0721 | 0.0721 | |
| 4 Dec 2024 | 0.0728 | 0.0728 | |
| 5 Nov 2024 | 0.0738 | 0.0738 | |
| 3 Oct 2024 | 0.0730 | 0.0730 | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 0.0714 | 0.0714 | |
| 5 Aug 2024 | 0.0717 | 0.0717 | |
| 3 Jul 2024 | 0.0729 | 0.0729 | |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 0.0729 | 0.0729 | |
| 6 May 2024 | 0.0709 | 0.0709 | |
| 4 Apr 2024 | 0.0704 | 0.0704 | |
| 6 Mar 2024 | 0.0739 | 0.0739 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | 0.0704 | 0.0704 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | 0.0667 | 0.0667 | |
| 6 Dec 2023 | 0.0694 | 0.0694 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | 0.0678 | 0.0678 |
PREF dividends: frequently asked questions
What is the PREF dividend yield?
PREF paid 1.01 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 5.52% on today's price of $18.31. The yield moves with the share price and with each distribution, so it is a look back, not a promise.
How often does PREF pay a dividend?
PREF pays monthly. The cash usually arrives about 2 days after the ex-dividend date. Own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
When is the next PREF ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date for PREF is in our data yet. Funds announce distributions shortly before the ex-date, so check back or see the issuer's website.
What was the last PREF dividend?
The latest distribution went ex on 1 October 2026 and was 0.0855 per share.
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