# iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF (GOVZ) — Dividends

GOVZ · BATS · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.03 |
| Forward yield | 3.16% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

iShares 25 Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF pays monthly distributions to shareholders. The fund's most recent [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) was October 1, 2026, with a payout of $0.142515 per share distributed on October 6, 2026. At a share price of $30.50, the trailing-12-month distribution total is $1.0291 per share, representing a 3.37% [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield). The fund currently maintains a one-year distribution growth streak.

Monthly distribution amounts vary throughout each year. For full calendar years, annual distribution totals increased from $0.386172 per share in 2021 to $0.467836 in 2022 and $0.471801 in 2023. Annual payments then decreased to $0.462412 in 2024 before rising slightly to $0.462488 in 2025. Between 2021 and 2025, individual monthly payouts ranged between $0.010014 and $0.047886 per share. In late 2020, three payments totaled $0.091581 per share.

In early 2026, monthly distributions ranged from $0.036175 to $0.039649 per share. Payouts increased noticeably beginning in June 2026, ranging between $0.140846 and $0.170955 per share through October 2026. Based on the established monthly pattern, the next ex-distribution date is expected in early November 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.14 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.14 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.17 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.04 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.04 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.04 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.04 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.04 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.04 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF (GOVZ) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.14 per share.

### What is GOVZ's distribution yield?

iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF paid $1.03 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.16% at the last price of $32.59. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS 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 GOVZ been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS 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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