IYH Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Healthcare 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 | $0.191 | $19.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.191 | $19.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.191 | $19.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.191 | $19.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IYH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.764 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IYH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,571 | $118,429 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,854 | $592,147 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,707 | $1,184,293 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.01%. $10,000 in IYH would currently pay about $101 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IYH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.191 | +17.2% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.163 | -16.4% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.195 | -22.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +29.5% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.193 | +14.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.168 | +3.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.162 | -19.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.20 | -14.5% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.234 | +85.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.126 | -24.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.167 | -6.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.1778 | -24.0% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.234 | +114.3% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.1092 | -29.5% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.155 | -4.2% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.1618 | -21.0% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.2048 | +71.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.1198 | -12.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.1374 | -11.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.1558 | -8.2% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.1698 | +60.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.106 | -19.8% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.1322 | -12.7% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.1514 | -14.8% |
Payout risk check
IYH's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 83/100).
Its share price moved +28.4% 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. Healthcare ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of the healthcare sector of the U.S. equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Health. First distribution on our records: Jul 19, 2000. 110 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IYH distribution FAQ
When is IYH's next ex-distribution date?
IYH'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 $0.191 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IYH pay distributions?
IYH pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.191 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IYH's distribution yield?
IYH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.06%, based on $0.799 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $75.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.764 per share, is 1.01%.
How much does IYH pay per share?
IYH pays about $0.191 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.764 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $76.40 a year.
Has IYH grown or cut its distribution?
IYH has raised its annual distribution for 6 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.4% a year (+10.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IYH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.01%, you would need about 1,571 shares of IYH (roughly $118,429 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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