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% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.407 | -0.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.41 | +20.2% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.341 | -45.4% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.624 | +25.6% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.497 | -5.3% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.525 | +32.2% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.397 | +34.1% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | — | $0.296 | -14.5% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.346 | -21.5% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.441 | +34.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.329 | -4.6% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.345 | -24.2% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.455 | +7.8% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.422 | +75.1% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.241 | -33.8% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.364 | +10.3% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.33 | +6.8% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.309 | +39.8% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.221 | -52.6% |
| Dec 24, 2015 | — | $0.466 | +17.1% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.398 | +28.0% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.311 | +19.6% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.26 | -54.0% |
| Dec 24, 2014 | — | $0.565 | +53.5% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.368 | +23.5% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.298 | +31.9% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.226 | -45.4% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.414 | +54.5% |
| Sep 24, 2013 | — | $0.268 | -44.7% |
| Jun 26, 2013 | — | $0.485 | +65.5% |
| Mar 25, 2013 | — | $0.293 | -41.5% |
| Dec 19, 2012 | — | $0.501 | +68.1% |
| Sep 25, 2012 | — | $0.298 | -11.6% |
| Jun 19, 2012 | — | $0.337 | +61.2% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.209 | -63.5% |
| Dec 22, 2011 | — | $0.572 | +69.2% |
| Sep 23, 2011 | — | $0.338 | -3.2% |
| Jun 24, 2011 | — | $0.349 | +104.1% |
| Mar 25, 2011 | — | $0.171 | -46.9% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.322 | +45.7% |
| Sep 23, 2010 | — | $0.221 | +1.4% |
| Jun 24, 2010 | — | $0.218 | +107.6% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $0.105 | -70.6% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.357 | +107.6% |
| Sep 22, 2009 | — | $0.172 | +13.2% |
| Jun 24, 2009 | — | $0.152 | -12.6% |
| Mar 25, 2009 | — | $0.174 | -57.6% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.41 | +24.6% |
| Sep 24, 2008 | — | $0.329 | +33.2% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.247 | +26.7% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $0.195 | -42.8% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $0.341 | +40.3% |
| Sep 25, 2007 | — | $0.243 | -13.2% |
| Jun 28, 2007 | — | $0.28 | +54.7% |
| Mar 23, 2007 | — | $0.181 | -59.0% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.441 | +63.9% |
| Sep 26, 2006 | — | $0.269 | -1.8% |
| Jun 22, 2006 | — | $0.274 | +44.2% |
| Mar 24, 2006 | — | $0.19 | -43.6% |
| Dec 22, 2005 | — | $0.337 | +57.5% |
| Sep 23, 2005 | — | $0.214 | +5.4% |
| Jun 20, 2005 | — | $0.203 | +81.2% |
| Mar 24, 2005 | — | $0.112 | -52.3% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.235 | +39.9% |
| Sep 24, 2004 | — | $0.168 | -22.9% |
| Jun 25, 2004 | — | $0.218 | +81.7% |
| Mar 26, 2004 | — | $0.12 | +179.1% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | — | $0.043 | -72.8% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.158 | -25.1% |
| Dec 12, 2003 | — | $0.211 | +57.5% |
| Sep 12, 2003 | — | $0.134 | -22.1% |
| Jun 13, 2003 | — | $0.172 | +47.0% |
| Mar 7, 2003 | — | $0.117 | -40.9% |
| Dec 13, 2002 | — | $0.198 | +17.2% |
| Sep 13, 2002 | — | $0.169 | -6.6% |
| Jun 14, 2002 | — | $0.181 | +187.3% |
| Mar 8, 2002 | — | $0.063 | -41.1% |
| Dec 14, 2001 | — | $0.107 | -54.5% |
| Oct 1, 2001 | — | $0.235 | +88.0% |
| Jun 8, 2001 | — | $0.125 | -15.0% |
| Mar 9, 2001 | — | $0.147 | -41.9% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.253 | +44.6% |
| Oct 18, 2000 | — | $0.175 | +483.3% |
| Jul 19, 2000 | — | $0.03 | — |
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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