IWO Distribution History & Yield
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IWO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.808 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IWO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 664 | $250,580 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,319 | $1,252,898 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,638 | $2,505,797 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.48%. $10,000 in IWO would currently pay about $48 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IWO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.452 | +375.8% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.095 | -87.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.728 | +98.4% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.367 | +14.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.321 | -16.0% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.382 | -63.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.049 | +93.9% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.541 | +45.8% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.371 | +8.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.342 | -41.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.583 | +28.1% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.455 | +30.4% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.349 | -24.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.459 | -9.8% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.509 | -19.3% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.631 | +155.5% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.247 | +10.3% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.224 | -20.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.283 | -5.7% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +132.6% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.129 | -42.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.224 | -27.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.307 | -6.4% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.328 | +3.5% |
Payout risk check
IWO's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved +22.7% 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 Growth ETF
The underlying index is a subset of the Russell 2000® Index, which measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by Russell. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Growth. First distribution on our records: Sep 20, 2000. 107 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IWO distribution FAQ
When is IWO's next ex-distribution date?
IWO's next ex-distribution date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.452 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does IWO pay distributions?
IWO pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.452 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is IWO's distribution yield?
IWO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.43%, based on $1.642 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $377.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.808 per share, is 0.48%.
How much does IWO pay per share?
IWO pays about $0.452 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.808 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.80 a year.
Has IWO grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.7% a year (-28.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IWO'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 IWO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.48%, you would need about 664 shares of IWO (roughly $250,580 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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