ESML Distribution History & Yield
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | 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 $0.432 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 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 | 2,778 | $153,028 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 13,889 | $765,139 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 27,778 | $1,530,278 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.78%. $10,000 in ESML would currently pay about $78 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESML distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +42.4% |
Payout risk check
ESML's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 82/100).
Its share price moved +24.3% 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 Small-Cap ETF
First distribution on our records: Jun 26, 2018. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.108 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does ESML pay distributions?
ESML pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.108 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is ESML's distribution yield?
ESML's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.90%, based on $0.496 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $55.09. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.432 per share, is 0.78%.
How much does ESML pay per share?
ESML pays about $0.108 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.432 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $43.20 a year.
Has ESML grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.6% a year (-8.0% 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 0.78%, you would need about 2,778 shares of ESML (roughly $153,028 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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