IJR Distribution History & Yield
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap 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 | $0.509 | $50.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.509 | $50.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.509 | $50.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.509 | $50.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IJR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.036 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IJR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 590 | $81,466 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,947 | $407,328 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,894 | $814,656 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.47%. $10,000 in IJR would currently pay about $147 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IJR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.509 | +17.6% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.433 | +123.2% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.194 | -66.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.572 | +28.8% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.444 | +14.4% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.388 | +20.1% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.323 | -71.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.138 | +121.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.515 | +33.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.386 | +18.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.326 | +15.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.283 | -38.3% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.459 | +30.8% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.351 | +6.7% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.329 | -20.1% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.412 | -9.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.455 | +50.7% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.302 | +78.7% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.169 | -77.0% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.734 | +46.5% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.501 | +98.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.253 | -4.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.266 | +7.3% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.248 | -14.2% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.289 | +23.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.235 | -6.7% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.252 | -38.7% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.411 | +44.2% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.285 | +13.5% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.251 | -3.5% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.26 | -19.0% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | — | $0.321 | +11.8% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.287 | +16.2% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.247 | +3.3% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.239 | -9.8% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.265 | +17.3% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.226 | +9.7% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.206 | -8.0% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.224 | -17.2% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.2705 | +53.3% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.1765 | -1.1% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.1785 | -14.8% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.2095 | -16.0% |
| Dec 24, 2015 | — | $0.2495 | +39.4% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.179 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.179 | -14.8% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.21 | -8.1% |
| Dec 24, 2014 | — | $0.2285 | +46.5% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.156 | -2.2% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.1595 | +2.2% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.156 | -10.9% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.175 | +41.7% |
| Sep 24, 2013 | — | $0.1235 | -7.8% |
| Jun 26, 2013 | — | $0.134 | +17.5% |
| Mar 25, 2013 | — | $0.114 | -61.7% |
| Dec 19, 2012 | — | $0.2975 | +193.1% |
| Sep 25, 2012 | — | $0.1015 | -25.1% |
| Jun 19, 2012 | — | $0.1355 | +21.0% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.112 | -8.2% |
| Dec 22, 2011 | — | $0.122 | +31.2% |
| Sep 26, 2011 | — | $0.093 | +32.9% |
| Jun 23, 2011 | — | $0.07 | +7.7% |
| Mar 25, 2011 | — | $0.065 | -60.7% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.1655 | +122.1% |
| Sep 24, 2010 | — | $0.0745 | +13.7% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.0655 | +4.0% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $0.063 | -25.9% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.085 | +33.9% |
| Sep 23, 2009 | — | $0.0635 | +11.4% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.057 | -8.1% |
| Mar 25, 2009 | — | $0.062 | -50.4% |
| Dec 24, 2008 | — | $0.125 | +39.7% |
| Sep 25, 2008 | — | $0.0895 | +14.7% |
| Jun 24, 2008 | — | $0.078 | +110.8% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $0.037 | -61.3% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $0.0955 | +55.3% |
| Sep 26, 2007 | — | $0.0615 | -53.4% |
| Jun 29, 2007 | — | $0.132 | +129.6% |
| Mar 26, 2007 | — | $0.0575 | -27.7% |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $0.0795 | +27.2% |
| Sep 27, 2006 | — | $0.0625 | +19.0% |
| Jun 23, 2006 | — | $0.0525 | -10.3% |
| Mar 27, 2006 | — | $0.0585 | -9.3% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.0645 | +25.2% |
| Sep 26, 2005 | — | $0.0515 | -1.9% |
| Jun 21, 2005 | — | $0.0525 | -36.0% |
| Mar 28, 2005 | — | $0.082 | +25.2% |
| Dec 27, 2004 | — | $0.0655 | +38.9% |
| Sep 27, 2004 | — | $0.0472 | -6.6% |
| Jun 28, 2004 | — | $0.0505 | +40.9% |
| Mar 29, 2004 | — | $0.0358 | -12.2% |
| Dec 15, 2003 | — | $0.0408 | +14.0% |
| Sep 15, 2003 | — | $0.0358 | +2.9% |
| Jun 16, 2003 | — | $0.0348 | +43.2% |
| Mar 10, 2003 | — | $0.0243 | -25.9% |
| Dec 16, 2002 | — | $0.0328 | +13.9% |
| Sep 16, 2002 | — | $0.0288 | +13.1% |
| Jun 17, 2002 | — | $0.0255 | +40.4% |
| Mar 11, 2002 | — | $0.0182 | -26.8% |
| Dec 17, 2001 | — | $0.0248 | -26.6% |
| Oct 2, 2001 | — | $0.0338 | +88.0% |
| Jun 11, 2001 | — | $0.018 | -10.0% |
| Mar 12, 2001 | — | $0.02 | +41.2% |
| Dec 13, 2000 | — | $0.2027 Special | — |
| Sep 20, 2000 | — | $0.0142 | +97.7% |
| Jun 21, 2000 | — | $0.0072 | — |
Payout risk check
IJR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +16.3% 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 Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the S&P SmallCap 600 (the “underlying index”), which measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (the “index provider” or “SPDJI”). The underlying index consists of securities from a broad range of industries.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2000. 106 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IJR distribution FAQ
When is IJR's next ex-distribution date?
IJR'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 $0.509 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IJR pay distributions?
IJR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.509 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IJR's distribution yield?
IJR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.24%, based on $1.708 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $138.22. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.036 per share, is 1.47%.
How much does IJR pay per share?
IJR pays about $0.509 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.036 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $203.60 a year.
Has IJR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.1% a year (-25.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IJR's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of IJR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.47%, you would need about 590 shares of IJR (roughly $81,466 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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