GOVT Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.0694 | $6.94 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GOVT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.9024 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GOVT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,441 | $31,981 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,203 | $159,904 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,406 | $319,808 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.75%. $10,000 in GOVT would currently pay about $375 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GOVT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.071 | -6.6% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.076 | +4.1% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.073 | +7.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.068 | -4.2% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +2.9% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.069 | +1.5% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +6.2% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.064 | -7.2% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.069 | -4.2% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +5.9% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +6.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.064 | -1.5% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.065 | -4.4% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +3.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.066 | -2.9% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +6.2% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.064 | -9.9% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +16.4% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.061 | -9.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.067 | +3.1% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.065 | +3.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.063 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.063 | +1.6% |
Payout risk check
GOVT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -4.0% 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 U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The underlying index includes publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity greater than one year and less than or equal to thirty years and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Intermediate Government. First distribution on our records: Apr 2, 2012. 172 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GOVT distribution FAQ
When is GOVT's next ex-distribution date?
GOVT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0694 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does GOVT pay distributions?
GOVT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.071 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is GOVT's distribution yield?
GOVT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.75%, based on $0.833 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.833 per share, is 3.75%.
How much does GOVT pay per share?
GOVT pays about $0.0694 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.833 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $83.30 a year.
Has GOVT grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, GOVT'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 GOVT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.75%, you would need about 1,441 shares of GOVT (roughly $31,981 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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