IYR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

IYR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.46%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.67%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.00%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 26
Dividend Rating 44.35%

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: 3.9%
Total Return 5y: 25.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Real Estate

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MORT 389 M 12.7% 13.3%
KBWY 265 M 9.53% 10.3%
REM 671 M 8.86% 8.98%
SRET 225 M 8.18% 8.46%
SPRE 192 M 4.12% 4.69%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RIET 97 M 34.9% 98.3%
SRET 225 M 30.3% 91.3%
INDS 116 M 18.3% 97.6%
DFAR 1,512 M 24.7% 98.4%
FRI 152 M 14.7% 92.8%

IYR 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 0.862 40.2% 0.91%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-19 0.615 24.2% 0.63%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.495 37.9% 0.52%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.359 -55% 0.37%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.798 11.9% 0.83%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.713 30.6% 0.69%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.546 62% 0.64%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.337 -56.1% 0.38%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.767 -14.8% 0.84%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.9 127.3% 1.15%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-13 Quarterly 0.396 -12.2% 0.47%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.451 -42.5% 0.57%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.784 -12.2% 0.87%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.893 158.8% 1.06%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.345 -20.3% 0.36%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.433 -61.9% 0.42%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-17 Quarterly 1.137 292.1% 1.04%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.29 -44.7% 0.27%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.524 18% 0.5%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.444 -26.1% 0.49%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.601 25.5% N/A
2020-09-23 2020-09-24 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.479 -10.1% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.533 -10.7% N/A
2020-03-25 2020-03-26 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.597 -32.6% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.886 33.4% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.664 -3.1% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.685 13.6% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-21 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.603 27.8% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.472 -39.6% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.782 0.9% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.775 25.4% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.618 -29% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.87 27.6% N/A
2017-09-26 2017-09-27 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.682 -5.4% N/A
2017-06-27 2017-06-29 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.721 -3.2% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.745 -30.8% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Quarterly 1.076 54.6% N/A
2016-09-26 2016-09-28 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.696 -2.7% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.715 -21% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.905 -5.7% N/A
2015-12-24 2015-12-29 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.96 44.1% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.666 1.2% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.658 -0.3% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 -18.5% N/A
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.81 28.6% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.63 4.5% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.603 -21.6% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.769 30.6% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.589 -2.5% N/A
2013-09-24 2013-09-26 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.604 0% N/A

IYR Dividend FAQ

The iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) aims to replicate the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index, investing at least 80 % of its assets in the index’s component securities or economically equivalent holdings. By tracking a cap-weighted basket of REITs and real-estate operating companies, the fund provides broad exposure to the U.S. property sector.

What is the Dividend Yield of IYR?

As of February 2026, IYR`s dividend yield is 2.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 USD by the current share price of 97.66.

Does IYR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IYR paid a dividend of 2.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 0.862 USD.

How often does IYR pay dividends?

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

IYR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IYR for the next 4 payments are between 0.455 (-47.2%) and 0.669 (-22.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will IYR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.862 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Real Estate (IYR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IYR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Real Estate (IYR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IYR?

IYR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.67% per year.
Negative growth: IYR's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of IYR?

IYR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.00%. If you bought IYR's shares at 77.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IYR?

IYR Payout Consistency is 94.5%. 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: U.S. Real Estate has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IYR have a good Dividend Yield?

IYR`s 2.46% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IYR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IYR is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of IYR?

IYR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.35%. 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: 2026-02-06 03:13