IEO Distribution History & Yield

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF · Cboe US

ETF Equity Energy Quarterly payer
$148.28
-1.04% today
as of Oct 23, 2026
TTM yield
1.47%
$2.187/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
1.33%
$1.972/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.972
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.493
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 15, 2026 Estimated
in 51 days
Next pay date
Dec 29, 2026
in 65 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 15, 2026
$0.493 per share
Expense ratio
0.37%
AUM 731.9M
Consistency
78/100
fairly stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+11.7%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
20.3
since Jun 22, 2006
1y total return
+62.5%
price +60.1% + distributions 2.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) Dec 29, 2026 $0.493 $49.30 Estimated
Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) Mar 30, 2027 $0.493 $49.30 Estimated
Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) Jun 29, 2027 $0.493 $49.30 Estimated
Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) Sep 28, 2027 $0.493 $49.30 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IEO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.972 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Dec 21, 2016 to Sep 15, 2026; most recent $0.493$0.00$0.75$1.50Dec 21, 2016: $0.137Dec '16Mar 24, 2017: $0.129Jun 27, 2017: $0.172Sep 26, 2017: $0.154Dec 19, 2017: $0.158Mar 22, 2018: $0.18Mar '18Jun 26, 2018: $0.168Sep 26, 2018: $0.173Dec 17, 2018: $0.34Mar 20, 2019: $0.229Jun 17, 2019: $0.238Jun '19Sep 24, 2019: $0.253Dec 16, 2019: $0.307Mar 25, 2020: $0.30Jun 15, 2020: $0.191Sep 23, 2020: $0.426Sep '20Dec 14, 2020: $0.221Mar 25, 2021: $0.26Jun 10, 2021: $0.211Sep 24, 2021: $0.566Dec 13, 2021: $0.566Dec '21Mar 24, 2022: $0.57Jun 9, 2022: $0.575Sep 26, 2022: $1.223Dec 13, 2022: $1.136Mar 23, 2023: $0.785Mar '23Jun 7, 2023: $0.547Sep 26, 2023: $0.499Dec 20, 2023: $0.968Mar 21, 2024: $0.594Jun 11, 2024: $0.505Jun '24Sep 25, 2024: $0.727Dec 17, 2024: $0.527Mar 18, 2025: $0.533Jun 16, 2025: $0.526Sep 16, 2025: $0.637Sep '25Dec 16, 2025: $0.636Mar 17, 2026: $0.553Jun 15, 2026: $0.505Sep 15, 2026: $0.493

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$2.00$4.002017: $0.613$0.61320172018: $0.861$0.86120182019: $1.027$1.02720192020: $1.138$1.13820202021: $1.603$1.60320212022: $3.504$3.50420222023: $2.799$2.79920232024: $2.353$2.35320242025: $2.332$2.33220252026 (YTD): $1.551$1.5512026 YTD

How much IEO do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month609$90,231$1,200
$500 / month3,043$451,156$6,000
$1,000 / month6,086$902,312$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 1.33%. $10,000 in IEO would currently pay about $133 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

IEO distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 15, 2026 — $0.493 -2.4%
Jun 15, 2026 — $0.505 -8.7%
Mar 17, 2026 — $0.553 -13.1%
Dec 16, 2025 — $0.636 -0.2%
Sep 16, 2025 — $0.637 +21.1%
Jun 16, 2025 — $0.526 -1.3%
Mar 18, 2025 — $0.533 +1.1%
Dec 17, 2024 — $0.527 -27.5%
Sep 25, 2024 — $0.727 +44.0%
Jun 11, 2024 — $0.505 -15.0%
Mar 21, 2024 — $0.594 -38.6%
Dec 20, 2023 — $0.968 +94.0%
Sep 26, 2023 — $0.499 -8.8%
Jun 7, 2023 — $0.547 -30.3%
Mar 23, 2023 — $0.785 -30.9%
Dec 13, 2022 — $1.136 -7.1%
Sep 26, 2022 — $1.223 +112.7%
Jun 9, 2022 — $0.575 +0.9%
Mar 24, 2022 — $0.57 +0.7%
Dec 13, 2021 — $0.566 +0.0%
Sep 24, 2021 — $0.566 +168.2%
Jun 10, 2021 — $0.211 -18.8%
Mar 25, 2021 — $0.26 +17.6%
Dec 14, 2020 — $0.221 -48.1%
Sep 23, 2020 — $0.426 +123.0%
Jun 15, 2020 — $0.191 -36.3%
Mar 25, 2020 — $0.30 -2.3%
Dec 16, 2019 — $0.307 +21.3%
Sep 24, 2019 — $0.253 +6.3%
Jun 17, 2019 — $0.238 +3.9%
Mar 20, 2019 — $0.229 -32.6%
Dec 17, 2018 — $0.34 +96.5%
Sep 26, 2018 — $0.173 +3.0%
Jun 26, 2018 — $0.168 -6.7%
Mar 22, 2018 — $0.18 +13.9%
Dec 19, 2017 — $0.158 +2.6%
Sep 26, 2017 — $0.154 -10.5%
Jun 27, 2017 — $0.172 +33.3%
Mar 24, 2017 — $0.129 -5.8%
Dec 21, 2016 — $0.137 -12.2%
Sep 26, 2016 — $0.156 -9.8%
Jun 21, 2016 — $0.173 -2.8%
Mar 23, 2016 — $0.178 -29.1%
Dec 24, 2015 — $0.251 -12.5%
Sep 25, 2015 — $0.287 +3.6%
Jun 24, 2015 — $0.277 +6.1%
Mar 25, 2015 — $0.261 -0.4%
Dec 24, 2014 — $0.262 +11.0%
Sep 24, 2014 — $0.236 +10.3%
Jun 24, 2014 — $0.214 -0.5%
Mar 25, 2014 — $0.215 +12.6%
Dec 23, 2013 — $0.191 +23.2%
Sep 24, 2013 — $0.155 -27.2%
Jun 26, 2013 — $0.213 +30.7%
Mar 25, 2013 — $0.163 +10.1%
Dec 19, 2012 — $0.148 +13.8%
Sep 25, 2012 — $0.13 +11.1%
Jun 19, 2012 — $0.117 +18.2%
Mar 26, 2012 — $0.099 -10.0%
Dec 22, 2011 — $0.11 +69.2%
Sep 23, 2011 — $0.065 +25.0%
Jun 24, 2011 — $0.052 -65.3%
Mar 25, 2011 — $0.15 +2042.9%
Dec 29, 2010 — $0.007 -83.3%
Dec 22, 2010 — $0.042 -10.6%
Sep 23, 2010 — $0.047 +0.0%
Jun 24, 2010 — $0.047 +30.6%
Mar 25, 2010 — $0.036 -45.5%
Dec 23, 2009 — $0.066 -2.9%
Sep 22, 2009 — $0.068 +3.0%
Jun 24, 2009 — $0.066 +83.3%
Mar 25, 2009 — $0.036 -62.5%
Dec 23, 2008 — $0.096 +45.5%
Sep 24, 2008 — $0.066 +175.0%
Jun 25, 2008 — $0.024 -29.4%
Mar 25, 2008 — $0.034 -27.7%
Dec 27, 2007 — $0.047 -4.1%
Sep 25, 2007 — $0.049 +96.0%
Jun 28, 2007 — $0.025 -13.8%
Mar 23, 2007 — $0.029 -17.1%
Dec 20, 2006 — $0.035 +20.7%
Sep 26, 2006 — $0.029 +16.0%
Jun 22, 2006 — $0.025 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

IEO's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 78/100).

Its share price moved +60.1% 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 U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying indexand may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates, as well as in securities not included in the underlying index, but which BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: iShares. Category: Equity Energy. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2006. 83 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

IEO distribution FAQ

When is IEO's next ex-distribution date?

IEO'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 $0.493 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.

How often does IEO pay distributions?

IEO pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.493 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.

What is IEO's distribution yield?

IEO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.47%, based on $2.187 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $148.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.972 per share, is 1.33%.

How much does IEO pay per share?

IEO pays about $0.493 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.972 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $197.20 a year.

Has IEO grown or cut its distribution?

IEO has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.7% a year (-1.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of IEO do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 1.33%, you would need about 609 shares of IEO (roughly $90,231 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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