Dividend Calendar
SMH Ex-Dividend Dates 2026
Next estimated ex-dividend date: Dec 21, 2026. Every annual ex-dividend date and pay date for VanEck Semiconductor ETF this year — what has been paid so far, and the estimated schedule for the rest of 2026.
Updated September 2026 · 0 ex-dates recorded in 2026
2026 at a glance
Per-share cash declared by ex-date month. Solid boxes are recorded payments; dashed boxes are months with estimated dates still ahead.
Estimated upcoming SMH ex-dividend dates
Projected from SMH's recent annual cadence, paying about 7 days after each ex-date, rolled off weekends and NYSE holidays. Estimates, not announcements — amounts are never projected.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2026 est. | Dec 28, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Dec 21, 2027 est. | Dec 28, 2027 est. | — | Estimated |
| Dec 21, 2028 est. | Dec 28, 2028 est. | — | Estimated |
2026 SMH ex-dividend dates and pay dates so far
No 2026 ex-dividend date has been recorded yet; the 2025 schedule below is the latest full year.
Amounts are the per-share cash declared on each ex-date, as recorded by our data pipeline — not restated for any later share split, so this table reads as a holder's statement did at the time. For split-adjusted annual totals and growth, see the SMH dividend history page. The final tax character of a distribution (income vs. return of capital) is reported by the issuer after year end. Not investment advice.
2025 SMH dividend calendar
Last year's full schedule for reference: 1 ex-dividend date, $1.105 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1.105 | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
When is SMH's next ex-dividend date?
Based on SMH's recent annual cadence, the next ex-dividend date is estimated around Dec 21, 2026, with payment estimated around Dec 28, 2026. This is a projection from the fund's own schedule, not an announced date — the issuer's declaration is the official source.
How often does SMH pay?
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has been paying on a annual schedule, with ex-dates typically around the 21st of the month. This page records 349 distributions since Jul 30, 2000.
When does SMH actually pay after the ex-date?
Over its recent distributions, SMH has paid about 7 days after each ex-dividend date. The most recent recorded distribution went ex on Dec 22, 2025 and paid on Dec 26, 2025.
How much has SMH paid in 2026?
No 2026 ex-dividend date has been recorded yet. The last recorded distribution was $1.105 per share on Dec 22, 2025. Data as of September 2026.
Are the estimated dates on this page official?
No. Rows marked "est." are projected from SMH's own recent cadence and rolled off weekends and NYSE holidays. The issuer announces official ex-dividend, record and payment dates, and can change the schedule or the amount at any time. Amounts are never estimated here.