# iShares GNMA Bond ETF (GNMA) — Dividends

GNMA · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date). Over the trailing 12 months, the fund paid $1.8796 per share in total distributions, offering a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.17 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.15 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.15 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.15 |
| 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has GNMA been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares GNMA Bond ETF has increased its distribution for 1 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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