SMMD Distribution History & Yield
iShares Russell 2500 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 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMMD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.136 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 38 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMMD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,057 | $90,982 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,282 | $454,912 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,564 | $909,824 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.32%. $10,000 in SMMD would currently pay about $132 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMMD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.284 | +16.4% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.244 | +48.8% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.164 | -45.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.302 | +22.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.247 | +13.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.218 | +13.5% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.192 | -30.2% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.275 | +13.2% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.243 | +35.0% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +9.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.164 | -34.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.25 | -11.7% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.283 | +70.5% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.166 | -11.7% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.188 | -13.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.216 | -46.7% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.405 | +144.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.166 | +1.2% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.164 | -24.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.218 | -12.4% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.249 | +107.5% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.12 | -23.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.157 | -37.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +24.4% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.201 | +59.5% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.126 | -25.4% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.169 | +428.1% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.032 | -81.4% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.172 | -17.7% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.209 | +38.4% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.151 | -5.0% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.159 | +13.6% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | — | $0.517 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.14 | -18.6% |
| Jul 3, 2018 | — | $0.172 | +60.7% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.107 | -44.6% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.193 | +85.6% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.104 | — |
Payout risk check
SMMD's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 81/100).
Its share price moved +16.8% 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 Russell 2500 ETF
The underlying index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by approximately 2,427 of the smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Sep 26, 2017. 38 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMMD distribution FAQ
When is SMMD's next ex-distribution date?
SMMD'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 $0.284 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does SMMD pay distributions?
SMMD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.284 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is SMMD's distribution yield?
SMMD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.15%, based on $0.994 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $86.13. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.136 per share, is 1.32%.
How much does SMMD pay per share?
SMMD pays about $0.284 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.136 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $113.60 a year.
Has SMMD grown or cut its distribution?
SMMD has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.1% a year (+6.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SMMD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.32%, you would need about 1,057 shares of SMMD (roughly $90,982 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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