LQD Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield
LQD has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 4.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Corporate Bond
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| KORP NYSE ETF American Century |
908 M | 5.07% | 5.58% |
| IGEB BATS ETF Edge Investment Grade |
1,513 M | 5.04% | 5.28% |
| SPBO NYSE ETF Portfolio Corporate Bond |
2,134 M | 5.07% | 5.20% |
| SCHI NYSE ETF Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate |
11,505 M | 5.00% | 5.33% |
| CORP NYSE ETF PIMCO Investment Grade |
1,590 M | 4.87% | 5.09% |
| IGIB NASDAQ ETF 5-10 Year Investment Grade |
18,708 M | 4.81% | 5.14% |
| VCIT NASDAQ ETF Intermediate-Term Corporate |
67,898 M | 4.78% | 5.08% |
| USIG NASDAQ ETF Broad USD Investment Grade |
17,524 M | 4.73% | 4.86% |
| SPIB NYSE ETF Barclays Intermediate Term |
11,387 M | 4.44% | 4.88% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| KORP NYSE ETF American Century |
908 M | 20.11% | 100.0% |
| SPIB NYSE ETF Barclays Intermediate Term |
11,387 M | 19.33% | 100.0% |
| VCIT NASDAQ ETF Intermediate-Term Corporate |
67,898 M | 16.96% | 100.0% |
| IGIB NASDAQ ETF 5-10 Year Investment Grade |
18,708 M | 16.52% | 100.0% |
| SCHI NYSE ETF Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate |
11,505 M | 18.78% | 100.0% |
| USIG NASDAQ ETF Broad USD Investment Grade |
17,524 M | 14.24% | 100.0% |
| CORP NYSE ETF PIMCO Investment Grade |
1,590 M | 14.71% | 99.3% |
| IGEB BATS ETF Edge Investment Grade |
1,513 M | 11.67% | 99.1% |
| SPBO NYSE ETF Portfolio Corporate Bond |
2,134 M | 11.11% | 99.0% |
LQD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-06 | 0.4576 | +19.9% | 0.43% | |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-07 | 0.3815 | -7.7% | 0.35% | |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-04 | Monthly | 0.4133 | -2.7% | 0.38% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-06 | Monthly | 0.4246 | -4.9% | 0.39% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-07 | Monthly | 0.4465 | +16.6% | 0.41% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-05 | Monthly | 0.3828 | -6.1% | 0.35% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-05 | Monthly | 0.4078 | -6.6% | 0.37% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-24 | Monthly | 0.4365 | +5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-05 | Monthly | 0.4135 | +2.7% | 0.37% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-06 | Monthly | 0.4024 | -0.9% | 0.36% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-06 | Monthly | 0.406 | +5.6% | 0.36% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-08 | Monthly | 0.3844 | -13.4% | 0.35% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-06 | Monthly | 0.4442 | +10.5% | 0.41% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-07 | Monthly | 0.4019 | +1.4% | 0.37% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-05 | Monthly | 0.3963 | -8.2% | 0.37% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-06 | Monthly | 0.4319 | +3.6% | 0.4% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-04 | Monthly | 0.4168 | +0.5% | 0.38% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-06 | Monthly | 0.4147 | +6.6% | 0.38% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-06 | Monthly | 0.389 | +0.9% | 0.36% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-23 | Monthly | 0.3855 | +0.6% | 0.36% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-05 | Monthly | 0.3833 | -0.5% | 0.35% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-06 | Monthly | 0.3852 | -6.3% | 0.35% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-04 | Monthly | 0.4112 | +1.5% | 0.36% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-06 | Monthly | 0.4053 | +3.3% | 0.36% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-06 | Monthly | 0.3924 | +4.4% | 0.36% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-05 | Monthly | 0.3758 | -7.1% | 0.35% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-07 | Monthly | 0.4045 | -2.5% | 0.38% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-07 | Monthly | 0.415 | +1% | 0.4% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-05 | Monthly | 0.4107 | +4.5% | 0.38% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-07 | Monthly | 0.3932 | +1.2% | 0.37% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-07 | Monthly | 0.3886 | -1% | 0.35% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | Monthly | 0.3927 | -0.5% | 0.36% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-07 | Monthly | 0.3946 | +8.3% | 0.37% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-07 | Monthly | 0.3644 | -8.7% | 0.37% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-06 | Monthly | 0.399 | +5.7% | 0.4% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-08 | Monthly | 0.3774 | +2.2% | 0.36% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-07 | Monthly | 0.3694 | +6.1% | 0.35% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-10 | Monthly | 0.3482 | -0.2% | 0.32% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-07 | Monthly | 0.3488 | -6.1% | 0.32% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-05 | Monthly | 0.3715 | +9.1% | 0.34% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-07 | Monthly | 0.3405 | -8.4% | 0.31% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-07 | Monthly | 0.3718 | +8.7% | 0.35% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-07 | Monthly | 0.3421 | +3.2% | 0.31% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-21 | Monthly | 0.3316 | -3.6% | 0.3% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-07 | Monthly | 0.344 | +12% | 0.32% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-07 | Monthly | 0.3071 | -9.5% | 0.3% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-07 | Monthly | 0.3392 | +11.5% | 0.33% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-08 | Monthly | 0.3043 | +10.3% | 0.28% |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-05 | Monthly | 0.2759 | -7.1% | 0.24% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-08 | Monthly | 0.297 | 0% | 0.27% |
LQD Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, LQD's dividend yield is 4.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.96 USD by the current share price of 106.06.
As of August 2026, LQD paid a dividend of 4.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-03 and the payout was 0.45757 USD.
LQD pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, LQD has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LQD for the next payments are between 0.424 (-7.3%) and 0.435 (-4.9%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.86%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45757 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Investment Grade (LQD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Investment Grade (LQD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LQD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.9% per year. Strong growth: LQD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
LQD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.46%. If you bought LQD's shares at 111.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.46% of your original purchase price.
LQD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Investment Grade has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LQD's 4.53% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LQD is unknown.
LQD's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-18 02:47 UTC