LQDB Distribution History & Yield
iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.3414 | $34.14 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LQDB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.4384 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LQDB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 293 | $24,244 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,465 | $121,218 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,929 | $242,437 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.95%. $10,000 in LQDB would currently pay about $495 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LQDB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.357 | +0.6% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.355 | +0.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.354 | +5.7% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.335 | -1.5% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.34 | -3.7% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.353 | +9.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.322 | -3.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.333 | -3.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.345 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.345 | +0.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.343 | +8.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.315 | -7.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +2.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.332 | +3.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.322 | +0.9% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.319 | -9.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.353 | +1.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.349 | -0.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.352 | +18.5% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.297 | -2.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.303 | -7.9% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.329 | +4.8% |
Payout risk check
LQDB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -5.9% 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 BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Corporate Bond. First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2021. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LQDB distribution FAQ
When is LQDB's next ex-distribution date?
LQDB's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3414 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does LQDB pay distributions?
LQDB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.357 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is LQDB's distribution yield?
LQDB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.95%, based on $4.097 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $82.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.097 per share, is 4.95%.
How much does LQDB pay per share?
LQDB pays about $0.3414 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.097 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $409.70 a year.
Has LQDB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, LQDB'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 LQDB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.95%, you would need about 293 shares of LQDB (roughly $24,244 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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