iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF
IYZDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $0.19 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| March 21, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 |
| December 20, 2024 | $0.12 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF has rewarded shareholders with 75 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held IYZ shares during this period received a total of $13.07 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.19/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: IYZ currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.02%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 27.9%, from $0.15 to $0.19.
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