# iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) — Dividends

SMMD · BATS · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.00 |
| Forward yield | 1.16% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

iShares Russell 2500 ETF is a fund that pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.28 per share, with an ex-date of September 15, 2026 and a pay date of September 18, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $1.00 per share, a yield of about 1.14% at a share price of $87.13.

The amount changes from one distribution to the next. In the table, it ranged from $0.16 to $0.41, with the high in September 2022. From 2024 through 2026, the March distribution was the smallest of the year, and in 2024 and 2025 the December one was the largest. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $0.96 in 2022, $0.89 in 2023, $0.86 in 2024 and $0.96 in 2025. The 2025 total was about 12% above 2024's. The source counts a growth streak of one year. Ex-dates have fallen in March, June, September and December, with payment three to seven days later.

If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid a few days later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.28 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.19 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.28 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.25 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.17 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.19 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.22 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.41 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.17 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | $0.16 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.22 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares Russell 2500 ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.28 per share.

### What is SMMD's distribution yield?

iShares Russell 2500 ETF paid $1.00 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.16% at the last price of $85.61. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

iShares Russell 2500 ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026, payable on Sep 18, 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 SMMD been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares Russell 2500 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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