IHE Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals 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 | $0.279 | $27.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.279 | $27.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.279 | $27.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.279 | $27.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IHE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.116 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IHE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,076 | $112,667 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,377 | $563,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,753 | $1,126,667 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.07%. $10,000 in IHE would currently pay about $107 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IHE distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.279 | -2.1% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.285 | +0.4% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.284 | -51.5% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.585 | +87.5% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.312 | +1.6% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.307 | +5.1% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.292 | +38.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.211 | -41.2% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.359 | +22.1% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.294 | +6.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.275 | +104.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.1347 | -55.2% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.3007 | +52.9% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.1967 | -12.2% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.224 | -49.7% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.4457 | +51.1% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.295 | +23.4% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.239 | -9.7% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.2647 | +0.5% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.2633 | -5.0% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.2773 | +15.4% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.2403 | +13.5% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.2117 | +20.7% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.1753 | -25.8% |
Payout risk check
IHE's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 67/100).
Its share price moved +44.4% over the past year.
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About iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF
The underlying index includes pharmaceutical companies such as manufacturers of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or vaccines. 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. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Health. 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.
IHE distribution FAQ
When is IHE's next ex-distribution date?
IHE'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 $0.279 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IHE pay distributions?
IHE pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.279 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IHE's distribution yield?
IHE's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.37%, based on $1.433 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $104.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.116 per share, is 1.07%.
How much does IHE pay per share?
IHE pays about $0.279 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.116 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $111.60 a year.
Has IHE grown or cut its distribution?
IHE has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.6% a year (+27.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IHE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.07%, you would need about 1,076 shares of IHE (roughly $112,667 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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