FLOT Distribution History & Yield
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FLOT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.211 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FLOT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 543 | $27,636 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,714 | $138,182 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,428 | $276,364 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.34%. $10,000 in FLOT would currently pay about $434 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FLOT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.181 | +2.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.177 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.173 | -2.3% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.177 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.177 | -1.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.179 | +9.1% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.164 | -5.7% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.174 | -14.3% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.203 | +5.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.193 | -5.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.205 | -1.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.208 | -2.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.214 | +1.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +2.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.205 | -2.8% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.211 | +1.4% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.208 | -1.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +9.9% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.191 | -5.4% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.202 | -11.0% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.227 | +2.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.222 | -8.6% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.243 | +1.2% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.24 | -7.7% |
Payout risk check
FLOT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved -0.3% 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 Floating Rate Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: Aug 1, 2011. 181 payments tracked.
FLOT distribution FAQ
When is FLOT's next ex-distribution date?
FLOT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1842 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does FLOT pay distributions?
FLOT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.181 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is FLOT's distribution yield?
FLOT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.34%, based on $2.211 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.211 per share, is 4.34%.
How much does FLOT pay per share?
FLOT pays about $0.1842 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.211 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $221.10 a year.
Has FLOT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 55.7% a year (-14.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FLOT'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 FLOT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.34%, you would need about 543 shares of FLOT (roughly $27,636 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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