IBB Distribution History & Yield
iShares Biotechnology ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.011 | $1.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.011 | $1.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.011 | $1.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 17, 2027 | $0.011 | $1.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IBB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.044 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IBB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 27,273 | $5,714,727 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 136,364 | $28,573,635 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 272,728 | $57,147,271 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.02%. $10,000 in IBB would currently pay about $2 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IBB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.011 | -54.2% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.024 | -80.3% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.122 | -33.3% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.183 | +120.5% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.083 | -31.4% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.121 | +95.2% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.062 | -69.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.20 | +58.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.126 | +1.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.124 | -19.0% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.153 | +2450.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.006 | -90.8% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.065 | -35.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.101 | -36.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.159 | +412.9% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.031 | -73.7% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | $0.118 | +187.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.041 | -66.9% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.124 | +439.1% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.023 | -82.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.131 | +101.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.065 | +3.2% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | $0.063 | -50.4% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.127 | +130.9% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.055 | -12.7% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.063 | +8.6% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.058 | -18.3% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.071 | -11.3% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.08 | -37.0% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.127 | +296.9% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 | $0.032 | -79.5% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 | $0.156 | +24.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | $0.125 | +215.1% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.0397 | -32.8% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.059 | -40.8% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 30, 2017 | $0.0997 | +225.0% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.0307 | +7.0% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.0287 | -46.9% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 | $0.054 | +5.9% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | $0.051 | +378.1% |
| Dec 24, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.0107 | +1499.3% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 | $0.0007 | -96.5% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.0193 | +7.4% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.018 | -25.0% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 | $0.131 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Jul 3, 2013 | $0.024 | -30.1% |
| Dec 19, 2012 | — | $0.0343 | -69.7% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $0.1133 | +82.8% |
| Jun 22, 2012 | — | $0.062 | +588.9% |
| Mar 23, 2012 | — | $0.009 | +92.8% |
| Dec 22, 2011 | — | $0.0047 | -92.1% |
| Sep 24, 2010 | — | $0.17 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | $0.059 | +101.1% |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 | $0.0293 | +8708.7% |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $0.0003 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.0003 | — |
Payout risk check
IBB's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 39/100).
Its share price moved +45.1% 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 Biotechnology ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Health. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2005. 56 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IBB distribution FAQ
When is IBB's next ex-distribution date?
IBB's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.011 per share, expected on Dec 18, 2026.
How often does IBB pay distributions?
IBB pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.011 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IBB's distribution yield?
IBB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.16%, based on $0.34 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $209.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.044 per share, is 0.02%.
How much does IBB pay per share?
IBB pays about $0.011 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.044 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.40 a year.
Has IBB grown or cut its distribution?
IBB has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.2% a year (+27.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IBB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.02%, you would need about 27,273 shares of IBB (roughly $5,714,727 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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