ESML Distribution History & Yield
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.151 | $15.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.151 | $15.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.151 | $15.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.151 | $15.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESML's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.604 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ESML do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,987 | $104,682 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,934 | $523,411 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,868 | $1,046,821 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.15%. $10,000 in ESML would currently pay about $115 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESML distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.151 | +39.8% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.108 | -4.4% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.113 | -14.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.132 | -7.7% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.143 | +20.2% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.119 | +15.5% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.103 | -42.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.179 | +29.7% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +56.8% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.088 | -18.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.108 | -22.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.139 | +5.3% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.132 | +14.8% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.115 | +1.8% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.113 | -20.4% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.142 | -6.6% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.152 | +58.3% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.096 | +5.5% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.091 | -2.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.093 | -23.8% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.122 | +74.3% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.07 | -24.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.093 | -29.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.131 | +56.0% |
Payout risk check
ESML's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 81/100).
Its share price moved +16.9% 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 Small-Cap 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 that is designed to produce investment results comparable to the MSCI USA Small Cap Index (the "parent index"), while reflecting a higher allocation than that of the parent index to companies with favorable ESG profiles (as determined by MSCI).
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 26, 2018. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ESML distribution FAQ
When is ESML's next ex-distribution date?
ESML'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 $0.151 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does ESML pay distributions?
ESML pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.151 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is ESML's distribution yield?
ESML's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.96%, based on $0.504 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $52.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.604 per share, is 1.15%.
How much does ESML pay per share?
ESML pays about $0.151 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.604 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.40 a year.
Has ESML grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.9% a year (-7.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, ESML's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of ESML do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.15%, you would need about 1,987 shares of ESML (roughly $104,682 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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