IYM Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.586 | $58.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.586 | $58.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.586 | $58.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.586 | $58.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IYM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.344 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IYM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 512 | $91,403 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,560 | $457,014 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,120 | $914,027 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.31%. $10,000 in IYM would currently pay about $131 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IYM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.586 | +20.3% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.487 | +4.1% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.468 | -38.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.757 | +22.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.619 | +30.6% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.474 | -0.8% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.478 | -16.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.574 | -6.2% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.612 | +21.9% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.502 | +9.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.459 | -37.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.733 | +0.7% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.728 | +38.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.527 | +15.6% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.456 | -35.5% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.707 | -1.4% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.717 | -13.2% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.826 | +94.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.424 | -39.6% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.702 | +35.0% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.52 | +19.3% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.436 | +3.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.421 | +0.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.419 | +2.9% |
Payout risk check
IYM's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 82/100).
Its share price moved +20.5% 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. Basic Materials 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 basic materials sector of the U.S. equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Jul 19, 2000. 108 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IYM distribution FAQ
When is IYM's next ex-distribution date?
IYM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.586 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IYM pay distributions?
IYM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.586 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IYM's distribution yield?
IYM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.29%, based on $2.298 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $178.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.344 per share, is 1.31%.
How much does IYM pay per share?
IYM pays about $0.586 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.344 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $234.40 a year.
Has IYM grown or cut its distribution?
IYM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.1% a year (+7.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IYM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.31%, you would need about 512 shares of IYM (roughly $91,403 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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