First Trust Capital Strength ETF
FTCSDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $0.26 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.23 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.40 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust Capital Strength ETF has rewarded shareholders with 62 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FTCS shares during this period received a total of $11.78 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.26/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FTCS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.00%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 71.5%, from $0.15 to $0.26.
Company News
Ergawealth Advisors sold 81,378 shares of the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) for approximately $7.52 million in the fourth quarter. The sale reflects investor shift away from defensive equity strategies toward higher-yielding investments, as FTCS gained only 7% over the past year, trailing the S&P 500 by about 7 percentage points. The fu...
Dover reported mixed Q1 results, with revenue slightly missing estimates but adjusted EPS beating. The company lowered its 2025 EPS guidance, leading to a premarket stock decline. Dover noted strength in secular-growth markets like single-use biopharma components, thermal connectors, and CO2 systems.
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