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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.0689 | $6.89 | 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 $0.827 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 | 1,452 | $32,416 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,256 | $162,080 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,511 | $324,160 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.70%. $10,000 in GOVT would currently pay about $370 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GOVT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.062 | -1.6% |
Payout risk check
GOVT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -2.8% 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. 171 payments tracked.
GOVT distribution FAQ
When is GOVT's next ex-distribution date?
GOVT'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 $0.0689 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does GOVT pay distributions?
GOVT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.076 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is GOVT's distribution yield?
GOVT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.70%, based on $0.827 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.34. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.827 per share, is 3.70%.
How much does GOVT pay per share?
GOVT pays about $0.0689 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.827 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $82.70 a year.
Has GOVT grown or cut its distribution?
GOVT has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 28.7% a year (+5.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GOVT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.70%, you would need about 1,452 shares of GOVT (roughly $32,416 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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