IYT Distribution History & Yield
iShares Transportation Average ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.186 | $18.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.186 | $18.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.186 | $18.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.186 | $18.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IYT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.744 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IYT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,613 | $129,323 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,065 | $646,613 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,130 | $1,293,226 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.93%. $10,000 in IYT would currently pay about $93 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IYT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.186 | +20.8% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.154 | -42.3% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.267 | +79.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.149 | -30.4% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.214 | +25.1% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.171 | -19.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.213 | +29.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.164 | -20.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.205 | +15.2% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.178 | -4.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.186 | -12.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.2122 | -12.3% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.242 | +41.3% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.1713 | -14.8% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.201 | -11.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.2273 | +30.0% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.1747 | +3.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.1688 | -4.9% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.1775 | +39.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.127 | -9.9% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.141 | +43.5% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.0983 | -41.3% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.1675 | +74.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.096 | -1.0% |
Payout risk check
IYT's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 84/100).
Its share price moved +11.8% 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 Transportation Average 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 companies within the transportation sector of the U.S. equity market as determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Mar 26, 2004. 91 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IYT distribution FAQ
When is IYT's next ex-distribution date?
IYT'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 $0.186 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IYT pay distributions?
IYT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.186 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IYT's distribution yield?
IYT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.94%, based on $0.756 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $80.18. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.744 per share, is 0.93%.
How much does IYT pay per share?
IYT pays about $0.186 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.744 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $74.40 a year.
Has IYT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.5% a year (-0.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IYT's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of IYT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.93%, you would need about 1,613 shares of IYT (roughly $129,323 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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