iShares GNMA Bond ETF (GNMA) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.88
- Forward yield
- 4.45%
- Growth streak
- 1 years
The iShares GNMA Bond ETF distributes income monthly to its shareholders. Its latest monthly distribution of $0.166164 per share was paid on October 6, 2026, following an October 1, 2026 ex-distribution date. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund paid $1.8796 per share in total distributions, offering a yield of 4.52% at a share price of $41.555. The fund holds a distribution growth streak of 1 year.
Distributions vary from month to month. In 2026, monthly payments ranged between $0.151619 and $0.166164 per share, while 2025 distributions ranged between $0.15143 and $0.159873 per share. For full calendar years, annual totals reached $0.874927 per share across 13 payments in 2022, $1.511558 across 12 payments in 2023, $1.630805 across 11 payments in 2024, and $1.864863 across 12 payments in 2025. In partial calendar years on record, the fund paid $0.21747 across 3 payments in 2019, $0.964596 across 11 payments in 2020, and $0.319518 across 6 payments in 2021.
Following the fund's monthly distribution pattern, the next ex-distribution date is expected to occur in early November 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.17 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.16 |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.16 |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.15 |
Frequently asked questions
Does iShares GNMA Bond ETF (GNMA) pay a distribution?
Yes. iShares GNMA Bond ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.17 per share.
What is GNMA's distribution yield?
iShares GNMA Bond ETF paid $1.88 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.45% at the last price of $42.26. Click here to learn more
When is GNMA's most recent ex-distribution date?
iShares GNMA Bond 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
Has GNMA been raising its distribution?
Yes — iShares GNMA Bond ETF has increased its distribution for 1 consecutive calendar years.
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.
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