IDU Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Utilities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.647 | $64.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.647 | $64.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.647 | $64.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.647 | $64.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IDU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.588 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IDU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 464 | $50,629 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,319 | $253,145 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,637 | $506,291 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.37%. $10,000 in IDU would currently pay about $237 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IDU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.647 | +2.5% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.631 | +1.4% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.622 | -8.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.679 | +16.5% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.583 | -1.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.594 | +5.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.562 | -17.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.678 | +8.1% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.627 | +43.2% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.438 | -3.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.456 | -26.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.616 | -7.2% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.664 | +58.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.42 | -20.5% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.528 | -9.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.584 | +2.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +40.4% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.406 | -19.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.506 | -0.6% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.509 | +1.6% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.501 | -8.9% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.55 | -0.2% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.551 | -6.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.587 | -4.0% |
Payout risk check
IDU's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved -1.5% 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. Utilities ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of the utilities sector of the U.S. equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Utilities. First distribution on our records: Jul 19, 2000. 107 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IDU distribution FAQ
When is IDU's next ex-distribution date?
IDU'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 $0.647 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IDU pay distributions?
IDU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.647 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IDU's distribution yield?
IDU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.36%, based on $2.579 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $109.19. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.588 per share, is 2.37%.
How much does IDU pay per share?
IDU pays about $0.647 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.588 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $258.80 a year.
Has IDU grown or cut its distribution?
IDU has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.3% a year (+6.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IDU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.37%, you would need about 464 shares of IDU (roughly $50,629 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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