IWM Distribution History & Yield
iShares Russell 2000 ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.695 | $69.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.695 | $69.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 188 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.695 | $69.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 279 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.695 | $69.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IWM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.78 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IWM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 432 | $127,204 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,159 | $636,022 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,317 | $1,272,043 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.94%. $10,000 in IWM would currently pay about $94 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IWM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.695 | +57.2% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.442 | -47.5% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.842 | +24.4% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.677 | +17.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.576 | +25.2% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.46 | -33.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.694 | -7.7% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.752 | +33.8% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.562 | +7.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.522 | -28.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.734 | -11.5% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.829 | +62.9% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.509 | -19.3% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.631 | -24.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.83 | -3.6% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.861 | +74.3% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.494 | +23.5% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.40 | -39.9% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.666 | -1.9% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.679 | +95.7% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.347 | -12.8% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.398 | -32.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.592 | +4.6% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.566 | +21.5% |
Payout risk check
IWM's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +25.3% 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 Russell 2000 ETF
The underlying index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 1,933 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund may use derivatives to gain or reduce exposure to the components of the underlying index or exposure to one or more market risk factors associated with such components.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2000. 106 payments tracked.
IWM distribution FAQ
When is IWM's next ex-distribution date?
IWM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.695 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does IWM pay distributions?
IWM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.695 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is IWM's distribution yield?
IWM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.90%, based on $2.656 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $294.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.78 per share, is 0.94%.
How much does IWM pay per share?
IWM pays about $0.695 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.78 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $278.00 a year.
Has IWM grown or cut its distribution?
IWM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.9% a year (+7.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IWM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.94%, you would need about 432 shares of IWM (roughly $127,204 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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