ESMV Distribution History & Yield
iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.086 | $8.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.086 | $8.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.086 | $8.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.086 | $8.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESMV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.344 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ESMV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,489 | $109,630 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 17,442 | $548,149 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 34,884 | $1,096,298 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.09%. $10,000 in ESMV would currently pay about $109 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESMV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.086 | -27.1% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.118 | -5.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.125 | -5.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.132 | +26.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.104 | +16.9% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.089 | -39.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.147 | +18.5% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.124 | +22.8% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.101 | -3.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.105 | -20.5% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.132 | +14.8% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.115 | +33.7% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.086 | -18.1% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.105 | +4.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.101 | -15.1% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.119 | +67.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.071 | -17.4% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.086 | — |
Payout risk check
ESMV's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
Its share price moved +8.2% 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.
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ESMV distribution FAQ
When is ESMV's next ex-distribution date?
ESMV'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 $0.086 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does ESMV pay distributions?
ESMV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.086 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is ESMV's distribution yield?
ESMV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.47%, based on $0.461 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.344 per share, is 1.09%.
How much does ESMV pay per share?
ESMV pays about $0.086 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.344 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $34.40 a year.
Has ESMV grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +3.9% a year. As a fund, ESMV'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 ESMV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.09%, you would need about 3,489 shares of ESMV (roughly $109,630 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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