USHY Distribution History & Yield
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.212 | $21.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from USHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.544 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much USHY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 472 | $17,264 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,359 | $86,321 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,717 | $172,642 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.95%. $10,000 in USHY would currently pay about $695 a year ($58 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
USHY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.213 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.213 | +3.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.206 | -1.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.209 | +3.5% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.202 | -12.2% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.23 | +13.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.202 | -6.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.215 | +1.4% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.212 | -1.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.215 | +1.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.212 | -1.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.215 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.215 | +1.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.211 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.211 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.211 | +4.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.202 | -3.8% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.21 | -1.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.214 | -4.5% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.224 | +2.8% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.218 | +3.3% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.211 | +3.9% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.203 | -1.9% |
Payout risk check
USHY's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -2.7% 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 Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and it will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to provide a broad representation of the U.S. dollar-denominated high yield corporate bond market.
Fund family: iShares. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 1, 2017. 107 payments tracked.
USHY distribution FAQ
When is USHY's next ex-distribution date?
USHY'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 $0.212 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does USHY pay distributions?
USHY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.213 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is USHY's distribution yield?
USHY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.95%, based on $2.544 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.544 per share, is 6.95%.
How much does USHY pay per share?
USHY pays about $0.212 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.544 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $254.40 a year.
Has USHY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.5% a year (+0.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, USHY'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 USHY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.95%, you would need about 472 shares of USHY (roughly $17,264 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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