HYG Distribution History & Yield
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HYG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.74 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HYG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 254 | $20,030 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,266 | $100,152 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,532 | $200,304 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.99%. $10,000 in HYG would currently pay about $599 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HYG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.435 | +13.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.384 | +4.1% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.369 | -9.8% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.409 | -2.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.419 | +9.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.384 | -2.5% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.394 | -1.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.399 | +4.7% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.381 | +1.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.375 | -8.5% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.41 | +7.6% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.381 | -0.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.383 | -5.2% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.404 | +6.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.379 | +0.8% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.376 | -6.2% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.401 | +5.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.382 | +2.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.374 | +3.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.36 | -12.0% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.409 | +13.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.361 | -8.6% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.395 | +1.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.39 | +2.6% |
Payout risk check
HYG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -2.2% 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 iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
The underlying index is a rules-based index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield corporate bonds for sale in the U.S. 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 fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2007. 232 payments tracked.
HYG distribution FAQ
When is HYG's next ex-distribution date?
HYG'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 $0.395 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does HYG pay distributions?
HYG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.435 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is HYG's distribution yield?
HYG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.99%, based on $4.74 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $79.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.74 per share, is 5.99%.
How much does HYG pay per share?
HYG pays about $0.395 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.74 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $474.00 a year.
Has HYG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.7% a year (+2.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, HYG'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 HYG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.99%, you would need about 254 shares of HYG (roughly $20,030 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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