 From the Qt Release Team meeting today:
[15:21] <lubot2> Qt 5.9.6 status:
[15:21] <lubot2> - Branching ongoing, will be finalized 22nd May
[15:21] <lubot2> - Blocker list here: https://bugreports.qt.io/issues/?filter=19339
[15:21] <lubot2> * Only one item open in the list atm
[15:21] <lubot2> - Target is still to get the release out at the beginning of June
[16:25] <lubot2> <Lazy B> @tsimonq2, Qool, is changelog already available?
 @Lazy B, I don't think so.