MBB Distribution History & Yield
iShares MBS ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.3392 | $33.92 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MBB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.4092 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MBB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 295 | $26,916 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,475 | $134,580 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,949 | $269,160 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.46%. $10,000 in MBB would currently pay about $446 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MBB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.366 | +8.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.339 | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.341 | +1.2% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.337 | +1.2% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.333 | -0.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.335 | +0.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.333 | +1.5% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.328 | -2.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.335 | +0.3% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.334 | -3.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.347 | +1.5% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.342 | +1.8% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.336 | -0.6% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.338 | +1.8% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.332 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.332 | +2.2% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.325 | -1.8% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.331 | +3.4% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.32 | -6.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.341 | +16.0% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.294 | -4.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.307 | -1.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.31 | -0.3% |
Payout risk check
MBB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -4.1% 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 MBS ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and TBAs that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of the component securities of the 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 BFA believes will help the fund track the index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Government Mortgage-Backed Bond. First distribution on our records: Apr 2, 2007. 229 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MBB distribution FAQ
When is MBB's next ex-distribution date?
MBB'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 $0.3392 per share, expected on Nov 3, 2026.
How often does MBB pay distributions?
MBB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.366 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is MBB's distribution yield?
MBB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.46%, based on $4.07 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $91.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.07 per share, is 4.46%.
How much does MBB pay per share?
MBB pays about $0.3392 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.07 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $407.00 a year.
Has MBB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MBB'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 MBB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.46%, you would need about 295 shares of MBB (roughly $26,916 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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