iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITADividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | $0.75 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| March 21, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 |
| December 20, 2024 | $0.44 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
| September 30, 2024 | $0.23 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-25 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF has rewarded shareholders with 76 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ITA shares during this period received a total of $23.68 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.75/share was paid 126 days ago, on September 19, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: ITA currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.68%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 1543.6%, from $0.05 to $0.75.
Company News
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