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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1534 | $15.34 | 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 $1.841 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 | 652 | $21,992 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,260 | $109,962 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,519 | $219,924 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.46%. $10,000 in GOVZ would currently pay about $546 a year ($45 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GOVZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.164 | +7.9% |
Payout risk check
GOVZ's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved -7.6% 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. 71 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1534 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does GOVZ pay distributions?
GOVZ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.141 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is GOVZ's distribution yield?
GOVZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.46%, based on $1.841 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.74. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.841 per share, is 5.46%.
How much does GOVZ pay per share?
GOVZ pays about $0.1534 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.841 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $184.10 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 5.46%, you would need about 652 shares of GOVZ (roughly $21,992 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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