QUAL Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor 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 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QUAL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.892 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QUAL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 635 | $141,323 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,172 | $706,617 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,343 | $1,413,235 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.85%. $10,000 in QUAL would currently pay about $85 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QUAL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.473 | +22.5% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.386 | -8.1% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.42 | -31.3% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.611 | +30.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.469 | +20.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.388 | -0.8% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.391 | -28.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.548 | +0.9% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.543 | +57.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.345 | -8.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +286.6% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.097 | -78.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.449 | -12.0% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.51 | +32.5% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.385 | +5.5% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.365 | -24.1% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.481 | -9.2% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.53 | +25.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.422 | +10.5% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.382 | -6.1% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.407 | -2.6% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.418 | +10.6% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.378 | -30.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.54 | +32.4% |
Payout risk check
QUAL's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 70/100).
Its share price moved +14.6% 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 MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The index is based on a traditional market capitalization-weighted parent index, the MSCI USA Index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Sep 24, 2013. 52 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QUAL distribution FAQ
When is QUAL's next ex-distribution date?
QUAL'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 $0.473 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does QUAL pay distributions?
QUAL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.473 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is QUAL's distribution yield?
QUAL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.85%, based on $1.89 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $222.82. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.892 per share, is 0.85%.
How much does QUAL pay per share?
QUAL pays about $0.473 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.892 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $189.20 a year.
Has QUAL grown or cut its distribution?
QUAL has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.6% 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 QUAL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.85%, you would need about 635 shares of QUAL (roughly $141,323 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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