IWS Distribution History & Yield
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value 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 | $0.595 | $59.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.595 | $59.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.595 | $59.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.595 | $59.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IWS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.38 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IWS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 505 | $84,923 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,522 | $424,613 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,043 | $849,227 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.41%. $10,000 in IWS would currently pay about $141 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IWS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.595 | +18.1% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.504 | +11.8% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.451 | -31.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.656 | +16.5% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.563 | +14.4% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.492 | +9.8% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.448 | -22.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.58 | -1.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.586 | +50.6% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.389 | +1.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.385 | -34.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.587 | +0.9% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.582 | +51.2% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.385 | -21.6% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.491 | -15.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.582 | -4.0% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.606 | +55.4% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.39 | -13.9% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.453 | -11.7% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.513 | +1.4% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.506 | +67.5% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.302 | -21.1% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.383 | -12.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.436 | +2.3% |
Payout risk check
IWS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 84/100).
Its share price moved +20.6% 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 Mid-Cap Value ETF
The index measures the performance of the mid-capitalization value sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by Russell. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund. It 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: Mid-Cap Value. First distribution on our records: Oct 1, 2001. 102 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IWS distribution FAQ
When is IWS's next ex-distribution date?
IWS'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 $0.595 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IWS pay distributions?
IWS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.595 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IWS's distribution yield?
IWS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.31%, based on $2.206 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $168.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.38 per share, is 1.41%.
How much does IWS pay per share?
IWS pays about $0.595 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.38 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $238.00 a year.
Has IWS grown or cut its distribution?
IWS has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.3% a year (+5.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IWS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.41%, you would need about 505 shares of IWS (roughly $84,923 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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