IYR Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Real Estate 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 | $0.738 | $73.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.738 | $73.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.738 | $73.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.738 | $73.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IYR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.952 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IYR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 407 | $40,000 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,033 | $200,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,066 | $400,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.00%. $10,000 in IYR would currently pay about $300 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IYR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.738 | +44.7% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.51 | +85.5% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.275 | -68.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.862 | +40.2% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.615 | +24.2% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.495 | +37.9% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.359 | -55.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.798 | +11.9% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.713 | +30.6% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.546 | +62.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.337 | -56.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.767 | -14.8% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.90 | +127.3% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.396 | -12.2% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.451 | -42.5% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.784 | -12.2% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.893 | +158.8% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.345 | -20.3% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.433 | -61.9% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.137 | +292.1% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.29 | -44.7% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.524 | +18.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.444 | -26.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.601 | +25.5% |
Payout risk check
IYR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +1.4% 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. Real Estate ETF
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index, which measures the performance of the real estate sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by the "index provider". It generally invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Jul 19, 2000. 106 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IYR distribution FAQ
When is IYR's next ex-distribution date?
IYR'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 $0.738 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IYR pay distributions?
IYR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.738 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IYR's distribution yield?
IYR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.42%, based on $2.385 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $98.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.952 per share, is 3.00%.
How much does IYR pay per share?
IYR pays about $0.738 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.952 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $295.20 a year.
Has IYR grown or cut its distribution?
IYR has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.1% a year (+5.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IYR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.00%, you would need about 407 shares of IYR (roughly $40,000 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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