SHY Distribution History & Yield
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.2468 | $24.68 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.962 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SHY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 406 | $33,083 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,026 | $165,415 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,052 | $330,831 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.63%. $10,000 in SHY would currently pay about $363 a year ($30 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SHY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.244 | -2.8% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.251 | +5.5% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.238 | -2.1% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.243 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.243 | -1.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.247 | +10.8% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.223 | -10.8% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.25 | -2.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.255 | +2.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.249 | -5.3% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.263 | +2.7% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.256 | -0.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.258 | -4.4% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.27 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.264 | -2.9% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.272 | +5.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.259 | -7.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.28 | +10.7% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.253 | -7.3% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.273 | -2.5% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.28 | +5.7% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.265 | -6.4% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.283 | +3.7% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.273 | -5.2% |
Payout risk check
SHY's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -1.6% 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 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
The underlying index consists of publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to one year and less than three years and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value, excluding amounts held by the Federal Reserve System. The fund will invest 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 U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Short Government. First distribution on our records: Sep 3, 2002. 290 payments tracked.
SHY distribution FAQ
When is SHY's next ex-distribution date?
SHY's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2468 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does SHY pay distributions?
SHY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.244 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is SHY's distribution yield?
SHY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.63%, based on $2.962 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $81.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.962 per share, is 3.63%.
How much does SHY pay per share?
SHY pays about $0.2468 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.962 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $296.20 a year.
Has SHY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 60.6% a year (-8.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SHY'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 SHY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.63%, you would need about 406 shares of SHY (roughly $33,083 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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