IDU Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Utilities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.631 | $63.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.631 | $63.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.631 | $63.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.631 | $63.10 | 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 $2.524 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 | 476 | $52,526 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,378 | $262,631 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,755 | $525,262 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.28%. $10,000 in IDU would currently pay about $228 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IDU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.6115 | +15.5% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.5295 | -4.5% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.5545 | +8.9% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.509 | -10.2% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.5665 | -0.6% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.57 | +4.1% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.5475 | +37.2% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | — | $0.399 | -19.5% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.4955 | +0.4% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.4935 | +0.1% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.493 | +64.3% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.30 | -36.8% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.475 | -1.6% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.4825 | +0.2% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.4815 | -17.1% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.581 | +27.0% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.4575 | +1.7% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.45 | +0.7% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.447 | -48.4% |
| Dec 24, 2015 | — | $0.867 | +99.5% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.4345 | -17.6% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.5275 | +17.7% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.448 | -4.9% |
| Dec 24, 2014 | — | $0.471 | +12.8% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.4175 | +3.5% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.4035 | -1.8% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.411 | +0.7% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.408 | +2.6% |
| Sep 24, 2013 | — | $0.3975 | -0.3% |
| Jun 26, 2013 | — | $0.3985 | -2.3% |
| Mar 25, 2013 | — | $0.408 | +24.2% |
| Dec 19, 2012 | — | $0.3285 | -17.0% |
| Sep 25, 2012 | — | $0.396 | +3.5% |
| Jun 19, 2012 | — | $0.3825 | -2.5% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.3925 | +16.5% |
| Dec 22, 2011 | — | $0.337 | -9.5% |
| Sep 23, 2011 | — | $0.3725 | +0.3% |
| Jun 24, 2011 | — | $0.3715 | +1.0% |
| Mar 25, 2011 | — | $0.368 | -4.9% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.387 | +4.9% |
| Sep 23, 2010 | — | $0.369 | +5.9% |
| Jun 24, 2010 | — | $0.3485 | +0.6% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $0.3465 | -1.8% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.353 | +1.1% |
| Sep 22, 2009 | — | $0.349 | +0.3% |
| Jun 24, 2009 | — | $0.348 | +2.2% |
| Mar 25, 2009 | — | $0.3405 | +3.3% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.3295 | +6.3% |
| Sep 24, 2008 | — | $0.31 | +0.3% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.309 | -5.6% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $0.3275 | +13.9% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $0.2875 | -5.0% |
| Sep 25, 2007 | — | $0.3025 | +0.8% |
| Jun 28, 2007 | — | $0.30 | +3.1% |
| Mar 23, 2007 | — | $0.291 | +6.0% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.2745 | -6.8% |
| Sep 26, 2006 | — | $0.2945 | +3.7% |
| Jun 22, 2006 | — | $0.284 | +8.8% |
| Mar 24, 2006 | — | $0.261 | -10.3% |
| Dec 22, 2005 | — | $0.291 | +9.2% |
| Sep 23, 2005 | — | $0.2665 | -1.5% |
| Jun 20, 2005 | — | $0.2705 | +1.7% |
| Mar 24, 2005 | — | $0.266 | -0.6% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.2675 | +12.9% |
| Sep 24, 2004 | — | $0.237 | +2.4% |
| Jun 25, 2004 | — | $0.2315 | -1.7% |
| Mar 26, 2004 | — | $0.2355 | +4.7% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.225 | +12.5% |
| Dec 12, 2003 | — | $0.20 | -14.0% |
| Sep 12, 2003 | — | $0.2325 | -13.2% |
| Jun 13, 2003 | — | $0.268 | +33.3% |
| Mar 7, 2003 | — | $0.201 | -27.6% |
| Dec 13, 2002 | — | $0.2775 | +2.4% |
| Sep 13, 2002 | — | $0.271 | -4.4% |
| Jun 14, 2002 | — | $0.2835 | +41.0% |
| Mar 8, 2002 | — | $0.201 | -6.5% |
| Dec 14, 2001 | — | $0.215 | -23.8% |
| Oct 1, 2001 | — | $0.282 | +26.2% |
| Jun 8, 2001 | — | $0.2235 | -26.1% |
| Mar 9, 2001 | — | $0.3025 | -14.8% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.355 | +56.4% |
| Oct 18, 2000 | — | $0.227 | +377.9% |
| Jul 19, 2000 | — | $0.0475 | — |
Payout risk check
IDU's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
Its share price moved +2.6% 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 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. 106 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.631 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does IDU pay distributions?
IDU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.631 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is IDU's distribution yield?
IDU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.28%, based on $2.515 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $110.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.524 per share, is 2.28%.
How much does IDU pay per share?
IDU pays about $0.631 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.524 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $252.40 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 1.8% a year (+2.2% 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 2.28%, you would need about 476 shares of IDU (roughly $52,526 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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