ITA Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ITA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.004 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ITA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,196 | $244,398 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,977 | $1,221,992 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,953 | $2,443,984 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.49%. $10,000 in ITA would currently pay about $49 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ITA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.251 | +53.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.164 | +8.6% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.151 | -79.9% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.75 | +336.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.172 | -32.0% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.253 | -42.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.437 | +92.5% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.227 | -24.1% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.299 | +12.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.266 | -38.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.433 | +92.4% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.225 | -5.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.237 | -15.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.28 | +16.7% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.24 | -37.2% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.382 | +37.4% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.278 | +73.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.16 | +1.3% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.158 | -12.7% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.181 | -4.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.189 | -40.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.315 | +55.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.203 | -0.5% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.204 | -2.4% |
Payout risk check
ITA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 47/100).
Its share price moved -2.3% 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 U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
The index measures the performance of the aerospace and defense sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by SPDJI. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its 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: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2006. 82 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ITA distribution FAQ
When is ITA's next ex-distribution date?
ITA'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 $0.251 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does ITA pay distributions?
ITA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.251 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is ITA's distribution yield?
ITA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.28%, based on $0.566 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $204.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.004 per share, is 0.49%.
How much does ITA pay per share?
ITA pays about $0.251 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.004 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.40 a year.
Has ITA grown or cut its distribution?
ITA has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 8.6% a year (-64.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ITA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.49%, you would need about 1,196 shares of ITA (roughly $244,398 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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