GOVZ Distribution History & Yield
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS 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 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1533 | $15.33 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GOVZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.9933 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GOVZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 653 | $21,864 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,261 | $109,321 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,522 | $218,641 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.49%. $10,000 in GOVZ would currently pay about $549 a year ($46 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GOVZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.143 | +1.4% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.141 | -8.4% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.154 | +2.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.151 | -11.7% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.171 | +12.5% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.152 | -2.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +8.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.144 | -10.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.16 | +2.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.156 | +5.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.148 | -9.8% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +13.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.144 | -5.3% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.152 | -2.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.156 | +2.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.152 | -2.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.156 | -2.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +8.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.148 | -2.6% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.152 | -7.3% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.164 | +5.1% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.156 | -2.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.16 | -2.4% |
Payout risk check
GOVZ's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved -13.9% 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 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Long Government. First distribution on our records: Nov 2, 2020. 72 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GOVZ distribution FAQ
When is GOVZ's next ex-distribution date?
GOVZ'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 $0.1533 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does GOVZ pay distributions?
GOVZ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.143 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is GOVZ's distribution yield?
GOVZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.49%, based on $1.84 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.84 per share, is 5.49%.
How much does GOVZ pay per share?
GOVZ pays about $0.1533 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.84 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $184.00 a year.
Has GOVZ grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, GOVZ'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 GOVZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.49%, you would need about 653 shares of GOVZ (roughly $21,864 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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