IJR Distribution History & Yield
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.433 | $43.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.433 | $43.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 188 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.433 | $43.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 279 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.433 | $43.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IJR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.732 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IJR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 693 | $99,935 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,465 | $499,677 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,929 | $999,353 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.20%. $10,000 in IJR would currently pay about $120 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IJR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.433 | +123.2% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.194 | -66.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.572 | +28.8% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.444 | +14.4% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.388 | +20.1% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.323 | -71.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.138 | +121.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.515 | +33.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.386 | +18.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.326 | +15.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.283 | -38.3% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.459 | +30.8% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.351 | +6.7% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.329 | -20.1% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.412 | -9.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.455 | +50.7% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.302 | +78.7% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.169 | -77.0% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.734 | +46.5% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.501 | +98.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.253 | -4.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.266 | +7.3% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.248 | -14.2% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.289 | +23.0% |
Payout risk check
IJR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +22.2% 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 Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the S&P SmallCap 600 (the “underlying index”), which measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (the “index provider” or “SPDJI”). The underlying index consists of securities from a broad range of industries.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2000. 105 payments tracked.
IJR distribution FAQ
When is IJR's next ex-distribution date?
IJR's next ex-distribution date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.433 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does IJR pay distributions?
IJR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.433 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is IJR's distribution yield?
IJR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.14%, based on $1.643 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $144.24. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.732 per share, is 1.20%.
How much does IJR pay per share?
IJR pays about $0.433 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.732 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $173.20 a year.
Has IJR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.2% a year (-30.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IJR'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 IJR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.20%, you would need about 693 shares of IJR (roughly $99,935 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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