DGRO Dividend Yield 2026: iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 02, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 02, 2026): iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) pays a $1.48 annual dividend ($0.33 quarterly), yielding 1.87% at $78.89/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.87%

Annual Dividend: $1.48 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 13

About iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF Dividend

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF dividend is built around U.S. companies with a history of raising their payouts each year. DGRO currently yields 1.89%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.4777 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 15, 2026. A beta of 0.68 makes this a lower-volatility option, suited to growth-and-income investors who want rising dividends without sharp price swings.

Dividend Safety

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through fund, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Inasmuch as iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF dividend safety depends on its holdings, the fund's mandate to hold U.S. companies with a history of raising dividends provides a structural filter: companies that stop growing dividends exit the index. The primary risk is that a broad market downturn forces holdings to cut or freeze dividends, which would reduce the fund's distributions.

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 10 years, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has grown its dividend at 11.0% per year. Per-share payments rose from $0.5113 in 2015 to $1.4506 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and not included in this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 4.1% in 2021, which shows that even in a slower year, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF dividend history reflects uninterrupted forward progress.

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+7.5%	$1.17 (2022)	$1.45 (2025)
5-Year	+7.1%	$1.03 (2020)	$1.45 (2025)
10-Year	+11.0%	$0.51 (2015)	$1.45 (2025)

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

DGRO fits growth-and-income investors who want rising income from U.S. dividend-growing companies and can accept a low current yield in exchange for faster payout growth. The yield sits at low (below 2%), which is below what pure income investors typically target, though it runs above the fund's own 5-year average of 1.64%. Ten consecutive years of dividend increases at an 11.0% annual growth rate is the defining characteristic here. The trade-off is straightforward: DGRO delivers compounding dividend growth, not high current income.

Recent iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$0.3306
2026-03-17	$0.3311
2025-12-16	$0.4470
2025-09-16	$0.3690
2025-06-16	$0.3237
2025-03-18	$0.3109
2024-12-17	$0.3780
2024-09-25	$0.4031
2024-06-11	$0.2932
2024-03-21	$0.3107

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6617
2025	$1.4506
2024	$1.3850
2023	$1.3159
2022	$1.1680

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does DGRO pay dividends?

Yes, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) pays a $0.33 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 1.87%.

How often does iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF pay dividends?

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.3306 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026.

What is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF's current dividend yield?

The current DGRO dividend yield is 1.89%, above its 5-year average yield of 1.64%. That means today's yield is modestly higher than what investors have typically received over the past five years.

Has iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF ever cut its dividend?

No year-over-year decline appears in the available dividend history from 2015 through 2025. The 2026 figure is a partial year and does not reflect a cut.

How fast has iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF grown its dividend?

DGRO has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% per year from 2015 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.5113 to $1.4506 over that period.

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

DGRO's 1.89% yield is low (below 2%), so it does not suit investors prioritizing high current income. Its strength is dividend growth: 11.0% annual growth over 10 years and 10 consecutive years of increases make it a fit for investors building income over time.

What type of investor is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF best suited for?

DGRO suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 11.0% CAGR and low 0.68 beta appeal to investors who want rising payouts with below-market price volatility.

How does iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.89% is above the 5-year average of 1.64%, so today's income rate is higher than the fund's recent norm. That gap is modest but real for investors comparing entry points.

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