CIBR Dividend Yield 2026: First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 17, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 17, 2026): First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) pays a $0.39 annual dividend ($0.10 quarterly), yielding 0.39% at $99.60/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-25. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.39%

Annual Dividend: $0.39 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-25

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 12

About First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF Dividend

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF dividend sits at a current yield of 0.39%, reflecting its focus on price appreciation over income. CIBR tracks the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index, aiming to mirror both price returns and income from cybersecurity-focused equities before fees. The fund pays quarterly, with a trailing annual rate of $0.3909 per share and an ex-dividend date of June 25, 2026. At a beta of 1.0, CIBR suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield.

Dividend Safety

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of index income, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the income generated by the underlying Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index holdings rather than a corporate earnings buffer. The fund's dividend history shows year-over-year declines in multiple periods, which means income can fluctuate materially depending on what the index constituents distribute in any given year.

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 8.1% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.1499 in 2016 to $0.3031 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest single-year jump in the window was 604.6% in 2020, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has been far from linear.

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+36.8%	$0.12 (2022)	$0.30 (2025)
5-Year	-9.1%	$0.49 (2020)	$0.30 (2025)
10-Year	+11.4%	$0.10 (2015)	$0.30 (2025)

Is First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

CIBR fits growth-and-income investors who track the cybersecurity sector and accept low current income in exchange for long-term dividend appreciation. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 0.39%, which is already above the fund's own 5-year average of 0.23%. That comparison shows the yield has expanded, but income-focused investors will still find the absolute level thin. The 8.1% annualized growth rate over nine years is the real draw here. The trade-off is clear: CIBR offers meaningful dividend growth tied to cybersecurity index income, but with no payout ratio floor and a history of year-over-year declines, income is variable rather than predictable.

Recent First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-25	$0.0721
2026-03-26	$0.1098
2025-12-12	$0.2084
2025-09-25	$0.0006
2025-06-26	$0.0898
2025-03-27	$0.0043
2024-12-13	$0.0812
2024-09-26	$0.0108
2024-06-27	$0.0662
2024-03-21	$0.0237

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.1819
2025	$0.3031
2024	$0.1819
2023	$0.2276
2022	$0.1184

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does CIBR pay dividends?

Yes, First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) pays a $0.10 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.39%.

How often does First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF pay dividends?

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.0721 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 25, 2026.

What is First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF's current dividend yield?

The current CIBR dividend yield is 0.39%, above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.23%. The yield has risen over time, though it remains well below 2% in absolute terms.

Has First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. For example, the 2021 and 2022 data show payments below the 2020 level of $0.4890 per share. Income from this fund has not followed a straight upward path.

How fast has First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF grown its dividend?

CIBR has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.1499 in 2016 to $0.3031 in 2025, though individual years have varied widely.

Is First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

For pure income investors, CIBR is a weak fit. The yield is 0.39%, which is low (below 2%), and distributions fluctuate year to year. The fund is better characterized as a growth-oriented holding with a modest and variable income component.

What type of investor is First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF best suited for?

CIBR suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 8.1% annualized dividend CAGR from 2016 to 2025 is the primary income appeal, not the current 0.39% yield.

How does First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 0.39% is above the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF's 5-year average yield of 0.23%. That gap shows income has grown faster than price over the past five years, though the absolute yield level remains low.

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