FFFHX Dividend Yield 2026: Fidelity Freedom 2050

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Fidelity Freedom 2050 (FFFHX) pays a $0.94 annual dividend, yielding 5.15% at $18.20/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-05-08. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 5.15%

Annual Dividend: $0.94 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-05-08

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 20

About Fidelity Freedom 2050 Dividend

Fidelity Freedom 2050 is a target-date fund that blends U.S. equity, international equity, bond, and short-term funds into a single portfolio designed to shift more conservative as 2050 approaches. The Fidelity Freedom 2050 dividend currently yields 5.15%, with a trailing annual rate of $0.9370 per share. FFFHX has 20 years of dividend history on record, with the next ex-dividend date set for May 8, 2026. At a beta of 1.25, this fund carries above-average market sensitivity, which income-focused investors should weigh against its high current yield.

Dividend Safety

Fidelity Freedom 2050 pays out dividends as a fund, making the payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Because FFFHX holds a mix of equity and fixed income funds rather than generating operating earnings, there is no traditional earnings-based payout constraint to evaluate for Fidelity Freedom 2050 dividend safety. The most significant data-supported pressure point is the fund's beta of 1.25, which means its underlying asset values move more than the broader market, and that volatility flows directly into the size of distributions year to year.

Fidelity Freedom 2050 (FFFHX) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Fidelity Freedom 2050 dividend history shows a CAGR of 3.4% per year from 2007 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.3700 to $0.6710 over that span (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 163.1%, recorded in 2025, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which reflects how equity-driven fund distributions can swing with market conditions.

Fidelity Freedom 2050 Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-18.1%	$1.22 (2022)	$0.67 (2025)
5-Year	+0.1%	$0.67 (2020)	$0.67 (2025)
10-Year	+4.9%	$0.41 (2015)	$0.67 (2025)

Is Fidelity Freedom 2050 a Good Dividend Stock?

FFFHX fits income-focused investors who want broad multi-asset exposure and are comfortable with distribution variability. The current yield of 5.15% is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 4.42%, which means today's income level is elevated relative to recent norms. The trade-off is real: a beta of 1.25 and a history that includes meaningful year-over-year declines mean the payout is not steady in the way a utility or consumer staples dividend tends to be. What an investor gets is a high current yield from a diversified, glide-path fund. What they accept is distribution size that moves with markets.

Recent Fidelity Freedom 2050 Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-05-08	$0.5980
2025-12-30	$0.3390
2025-05-09	$0.3320
2024-12-30	$0.2350
2024-05-10	$0.0200
2023-12-28	$0.1620
2023-05-12	$0.0550
2022-12-29	$0.3780
2022-05-06	$0.8440
2021-12-30	$0.9920

Fidelity Freedom 2050 Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.5980
2025	$0.6710
2024	$0.2550
2023	$0.2170
2022	$1.2220

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FFFHX pay dividends?

Yes, Fidelity Freedom 2050 (FFFHX) pays a $0.94 annual dividend per share, yielding 5.15%.

What is Fidelity Freedom 2050's current dividend yield?

The current Fidelity Freedom 2050 dividend yield is 5.15%. That sits above the fund's 5-year average yield of 4.42%, meaning today's income level is higher than what FFFHX has typically delivered over the past five years.

Has Fidelity Freedom 2050 ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history contains multiple year-over-year declines exceeding 5%. For example, the annual dividend dropped from $1.0650 in 2014 to $0.4150 in 2015, and from $1.6570 in 2021 to $1.2220 in 2022, reflecting how equity-driven fund distributions can fall sharply in down markets.

How fast has Fidelity Freedom 2050 grown its dividend?

Fidelity Freedom 2050 has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% per year from 2007 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.3700 to $0.6710 over that period, though with significant swings in individual years.

Is Fidelity Freedom 2050 a good dividend stock for income investors?

FFFHX carries a high yield of 5.15%, above its 5-year average of 4.42%, which makes it attractive on income metrics. However, the fund's distribution history includes sharp year-over-year declines, so income-focused investors should expect variability rather than a steady, predictable payout.

Is Fidelity Freedom 2050 dividend safe?

The payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so there is no traditional earnings-based safety measure. The fund's beta of 1.25 and its history of significant distribution swings are the clearest data points that the dividend size is tied to market performance, not a fixed earnings floor.

What type of investor is Fidelity Freedom 2050 best suited for?

Fidelity Freedom 2050 suits income-focused investors who want multi-asset diversification and can tolerate year-to-year variation in distribution size. The 5.15% yield is high, but the fund's beta of 1.25 and volatile payout history make it a poor fit for investors who need predictable income.

How does Fidelity Freedom 2050 compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 5.15% is above the fund's 5-year average of 4.42%. That gap of roughly 0.73 percentage points means FFFHX is currently delivering more income relative to its price than it has on average over the past five years.

Latest FFFHX News

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