ESGU Distribution History & Yield
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.381 | $38.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.381 | $38.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.381 | $38.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 17, 2027 | $0.381 | $38.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESGU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.524 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ESGU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 788 | $130,992 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,938 | $654,961 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,875 | $1,309,921 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.92%. $10,000 in ESGU would currently pay about $92 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESGU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.381 | +11.1% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.343 | -7.3% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.37 | -18.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.455 | +24.7% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.365 | +13.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.323 | -1.5% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.328 | -19.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.408 | -7.1% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.439 | +50.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.292 | -24.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.384 | +13.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.337 | -15.5% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.399 | +33.9% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.298 | -36.6% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.47 | +34.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.35 | -11.4% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.395 | +43.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.276 | -14.3% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | $0.322 | +4.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.309 | -3.1% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.319 | +28.6% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.248 | -8.8% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.272 | -6.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.292 | +3.2% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | $0.283 | +11.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.255 | -1.9% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.26 | +2263.6% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | $0.011 | -96.4% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.306 | +178.2% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.11 | -62.6% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.294 | +33.6% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $0.22 | +388.9% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 | $0.045 | -84.7% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $0.295 | +22.9% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 | $0.24 | +2.1% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 | $0.235 | +29.8% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | $0.181 | -41.6% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | $0.31 | +67.6% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.185 | -24.5% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.245 | -23.7% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 30, 2017 | $0.321 | — |
Payout risk check
ESGU's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +14.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The underlying index is an optimized equity index designed to reflect the equity performance of U.S. companies that have favorable environmental, social and governance ("ESG") characteristics, while exhibiting risk and return characteristics similar to those of the MSCI USA Index (the "parent index").
Fund family: iShares. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Mar 24, 2017. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ESGU distribution FAQ
When is ESGU's next ex-distribution date?
ESGU's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.381 per share, expected on Dec 18, 2026.
How often does ESGU pay distributions?
ESGU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.381 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is ESGU's distribution yield?
ESGU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.93%, based on $1.549 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $166.36. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.524 per share, is 0.92%.
How much does ESGU pay per share?
ESGU pays about $0.381 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.524 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $152.40 a year.
Has ESGU grown or cut its distribution?
ESGU has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.5% a year (+8.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ESGU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.92%, you would need about 788 shares of ESGU (roughly $130,992 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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