iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF
IYMDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | $0.49 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| March 20, 2026 | $0.47 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 |
| December 19, 2025 | $0.76 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.62 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.47 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF has rewarded shareholders with 78 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held IYM shares during this period received a total of $31.41 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.49/share was paid 30 days ago, on June 18, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: IYM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.34%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 169.0%, from $0.18 to $0.49.
Company News
The Middle East conflict has created divergent impacts on industrial metals. Aluminum faces severe supply constraints due to damaged production facilities and blocked alumina shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing prices to four-year highs near $3,500/ton. Copper, however, risks demand destruction if oil prices spike above $150/barrel, p...
Global aluminum prices have surged to multi-year highs above $3,540 per metric ton due to geopolitical disruptions and energy constraints. Bahrain's Alba smelter shut down 19% of capacity due to shipping bottlenecks through the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar's Qatalum reduced output to 60% after gas supply suspension. These Middle East disruptions...
Ecolab reported a slight revenue miss but saw organic sales growth and margin expansion, reaffirming its full-year earnings guidance despite facing soft demand and tariffs.
Linde reported Q4 FY24 results with revenue missing estimates but adjusted EPS beating expectations. The company provided soft guidance for FY25, leading to a dip in its share price.
The energy and basic materials sectors are expected to be a drag on S&P 500 earnings growth in 2024, with the only negative growth forecasts among the sectors. However, these sectors only account for a small portion of the S&P 500's market cap.
