IJR Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

IJR has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.52%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.39%
Consistency Lifetime 92.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.77%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 26
Dividend Rating 44.07%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 14.2%
Total Return 5y: 35.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Small Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XMLV 757 M 2.89% 3.97%
MSSM 713 M 3.08% 3.31%
OUSM 924 M 2.11% 3.07%
XSLV 238 M 2.14% 2.49%
SMMV 290 M 1.83% 2.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SMIZ 197 M 238% 73.0%
FSCC 120 M 88.4% 100%
FDLS 144 M 59.1% 72.7%
RSSL 1,385 M 51.4% 100%
XMLV 757 M 28.1% 95.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Small Blend

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RSSL
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IWM
Russell 2000
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ESML
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SPSM
Portfolio S&P 600 Small
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IJR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.572 28.8% 0.47%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.444 14.4% 0.38%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.388 20.1% 0.36%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.323 -71.6% 0.31%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-20 Quarterly 1.138 121% 0.94%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.515 33.4% 0.44%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.386 18.4% 0.37%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.326 15.2% 0.3%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.283 -38.3% 0.26%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.459 30.8% 0.49%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-13 Quarterly 0.351 6.7% 0.36%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.329 -20.1% 0.35%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.412 -9.5% 0.41%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.455 50.7% 0.52%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.302 78.7% 0.3%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.169 -77% 0.16%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.734 46.5% 0.65%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.501 98% 0.46%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.253 -4.9% 0.22%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.266 7.3% 0.26%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.248 -14.2% N/A
2020-09-23 2020-09-24 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.289 23% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.235 -6.7% N/A
2020-03-25 2020-03-26 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.252 -38.7% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.411 44.2% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.285 13.5% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.251 -3.5% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-21 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.26 -19% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.321 11.8% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.287 16.2% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.247 3.3% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.239 -9.8% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.265 17.3% N/A
2017-09-26 2017-09-27 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.226 9.7% N/A
2017-06-27 2017-06-29 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.206 -8% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.224 -58.6% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Quarterly 0.541 53.3% N/A
2016-09-26 2016-09-28 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.353 -1.1% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.357 -14.8% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.419 -16% N/A
2015-12-24 2015-12-29 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.499 39.4% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.358 0% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.358 -14.8% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.42 -8.1% N/A
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.457 46.5% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.312 -2.2% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.319 2.2% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.312 -10.9% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.35 41.7% N/A
2013-09-24 2013-09-26 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.247 0% N/A

IJR Dividend FAQ

The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE ARCA: IJR) tracks the SPDJI Small-Cap Index, which reflects the performance of U.S. small-capitalization equities. The fund is required to hold at least 80 % of its assets in the index’s component securities-or securities with substantially identical economic characteristics-and may allocate up to 20 % to futures, options, swaps, cash, and cash equivalents.

What is the Dividend Yield of IJR?

As of February 2026, IJR`s dividend yield is 1.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.73 USD by the current share price of 131.97.

Does IJR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IJR paid a dividend of 1.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 0.572 USD.

How often does IJR pay dividends?

IJR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IJR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.

IJR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IJR for the next 4 payments are between 0.345 (-39.7%) and 0.494 (-13.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will IJR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.572 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Core S&P Small-Cap (IJR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IJR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Core S&P Small-Cap (IJR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IJR?

IJR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.39% per year.
Negative growth: IJR's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of IJR?

IJR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.77%. If you bought IJR's shares at 97.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IJR?

IJR Payout Consistency is 92.7%. 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: Core S&P Small-Cap has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IJR have a good Dividend Yield?

IJR`s 1.52% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IJR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IJR is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of IJR?

IJR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:22