# iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) — Dividends

CMBS · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/cmbs/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.77 |
| Forward yield | 3.72% |
| Growth streak | 2 years |

The iShares CMBS Bond ETF pays distributions on a monthly cadence. The fund recorded its most recent [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) on October 1, 2026, followed by a payment date on October 6, 2026, delivering $0.151247 per share. Over the trailing 12-month period, the fund distributed a cumulative total of $1.7697 per share. This represents a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 3.74% at a share price of $47.27.

Distributions vary from payout to payout across the recorded history. In 2026, monthly distributions ranged between $0.1429 and $0.1513 per share. For full calendar years, total distributions were $1.5686 per share in 2020, $1.3120 in 2021, $1.2131 in 2022, $1.5638 in 2024, and $1.6933 in 2025. Incomplete calendar years include 2019 with $0.3567 across three distributions and 2023 with $1.2703 across 11 distributions. Unusually large individual distributions occurred on December 1, 2020, at $0.3163 per share, and December 1, 2021, at $0.2145 per share. The fund maintains a 2-year distribution growth streak based on calendar-year totals.

Assuming the monthly distribution schedule remains consistent, the next distribution will likely have an ex-distribution date in early November 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.15 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.14 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.14 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.14 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares CMBS ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.15 per share.

### What is CMBS's distribution yield?

iShares CMBS ETF paid $1.77 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.72% at the last price of $47.51. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is CMBS's most recent ex-distribution date?

iShares CMBS ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 6, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has CMBS been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares CMBS ETF has increased its distribution for 2 consecutive calendar years.

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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