TLT Distribution History & Yield
iShares 20+ 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 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.3242 | $32.42 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TLT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.89 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much TLT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 309 | $25,357 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,543 | $126,787 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,085 | $253,573 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.73%. $10,000 in TLT would currently pay about $473 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TLT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.315 | -4.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.33 | +3.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.318 | -5.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.336 | +6.7% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.315 | -8.7% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.345 | +14.6% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.301 | -9.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.332 | -2.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.342 | +6.5% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.321 | -1.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.325 | +4.8% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.31 | -5.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.328 | -0.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.331 | +0.9% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.328 | +2.5% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.32 | -2.4% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.328 | +0.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.326 | +12.4% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.29 | -7.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.312 | -11.1% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.351 | +8.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.325 | +4.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.311 | -1.6% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.316 | +1.0% |
Payout risk check
TLT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -5.1% 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 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
The underlying index consists of publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity greater than twenty years and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value, excluding amounts held by the Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”). 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 manager believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Long Government. First distribution on our records: Sep 3, 2002. 288 payments tracked.
TLT distribution FAQ
When is TLT's next ex-distribution date?
TLT'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 $0.3242 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does TLT pay distributions?
TLT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.315 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is TLT's distribution yield?
TLT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.73%, based on $3.89 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $82.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.89 per share, is 4.73%.
How much does TLT pay per share?
TLT pays about $0.3242 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.89 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $389.00 a year.
Has TLT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.5% a year (+0.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, TLT'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 TLT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.73%, you would need about 309 shares of TLT (roughly $25,357 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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