SMLF Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

SMLF has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 0.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.23%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.59%
Consistency Lifetime 98.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.75%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 54.75%

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: 13.7%
Total Return 5y: 62.9%

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 184 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

IWC
Micro-Cap
 1.23% Yield
JPSE
JPMorgan Diversified
 1.67% Yield
RSSL
Funds
 1.44% Yield
IWM
Russell 2000
 1.12% Yield
ESML
ESG Aware MSCI USA
 1.16% Yield
SPSM
Portfolio S&P 600 Small
 1.69% Yield

SMLF Dividend History: Last 43 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 0.239 -1.6% 0.32%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-19 0.243 17.4% 0.33%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-20 0.207 24.7% 0.31%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.166 -48.1% 0.26%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.32 31.1% 0.45%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.244 45.2% 0.37%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.168 -0.6% 0.28%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.169 604.2% 0.27%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.024 -89.7% 0.04%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.233 -1.7% 0.45%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-13 Quarterly 0.237 38.6% 0.45%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.171 -17% 0.35%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.206 2.5% 0.39%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.201 47.8% 0.45%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.136 103% 0.26%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.067 -78% 0.12%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.305 119.4% 0.55%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.139 44.8% 0.25%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.096 28% 0.17%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.075 -73.2% 0.15%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.28 118.8% N/A
2020-09-23 2020-09-24 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.128 52.4% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.084 -26.3% N/A
2020-03-25 2020-03-26 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.114 -50.2% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.229 99.1% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.115 -21.2% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.146 35.2% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-21 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.108 -26.5% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.147 42.7% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.103 2% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.101 53% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.066 -57.4% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.155 91.4% N/A
2017-09-26 2017-09-27 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.081 2.5% N/A
2017-06-27 2017-06-29 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.079 54.9% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.051 -52.8% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.108 45.9% N/A
2016-09-26 2016-09-28 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.074 42.3% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.052 20.9% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.043 -61.9% N/A
2015-12-24 2015-12-29 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.113 41.3% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.08 95.1% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Other 0.041 0% N/A

SMLF Dividend FAQ

The iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (SMLF) tracks a subset of the STOXX US Small-Cap Index, selecting stocks through an optimization model that seeks to maximize exposure to four systematic factors-momentum, quality, value, and low-volatility-while remaining within the small-cap universe. By definition, the fund must hold at least 80 % of its assets in index constituents or securities that are “substantially identical,” and it may allocate up to the remaining 20 % to derivatives (futures, options, swaps) and cash equivalents for tactical adjustments.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMLF?

As of February 2026, SMLF`s dividend yield is 1.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.86 USD by the current share price of 79.50.

Does SMLF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SMLF paid a dividend of 0.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 0.239 USD.

How often does SMLF pay dividends?

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

SMLF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMLF for the next 4 payments are between 0.202 (-15.5%) and 0.263 (+10.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SMLF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.239 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI USA Small-Cap (SMLF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMLF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI USA Small-Cap (SMLF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SMLF?

SMLF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.59% per year.
Strong growth: SMLF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SMLF?

SMLF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.75%. If you bought SMLF's shares at 48.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMLF?

SMLF Payout Consistency is 98.7%. 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: MSCI USA Small-Cap has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SMLF have a good Dividend Yield?

SMLF`s 1.23% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMLF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMLF is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMLF?

SMLF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.75%. 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 03:10