HYG Dividend Yield 2026: iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 29, 2026): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) pays a $4.69 annual dividend ($0.38 monthly), yielding 5.88% at $79.74/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-03. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 5.88%

Annual Dividend: $4.69 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-03

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 20

About iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Dividend

The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF dividend comes from a fund that tracks a benchmark of lower-rated, U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds, the kind that pay more because they carry more credit risk. HYG currently yields 5.9%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.6867 per share paid monthly. The next ex-dividend date is August 3, 2026. With a beta of 0.66, HYG moves less than the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who want above-average yield without full equity-level volatility.

Dividend Safety

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through from its underlying bond holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF dividend safety depends directly on the interest income generated by its portfolio of high-yield corporate bonds, which fluctuate with credit conditions and interest rates. The fund's focus on lower-rated bonds means that a broad deterioration in corporate credit quality is the most direct data-supported pressure on the payout.

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of -3.6% per year from 2009 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $8.3310 at the start of the window down to $4.6060 by 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 13.9% in 2023, but the overall direction has been downward, and the data block notes at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within the period.

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+5.7%	$3.90 (2022)	$4.61 (2025)
5-Year	+1.6%	$4.26 (2020)	$4.61 (2025)
10-Year	-0.3%	$4.76 (2015)	$4.61 (2025)

Is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

HYG fits income-focused investors who want monthly cash flow from a diversified pool of high-yield corporate bonds and can accept that the per-share payout has trended lower over time. The current yield is classified as high (above 4%), sitting at 5.9% versus a 5-year average of 5.29%, so today's income rate is above its own recent norm. The trade-off is clear: the fund delivers a meaningful monthly income stream, but the long-term CAGR of -3.6% means the dollar amount of that income has eroded over the years. Income today is real; income growth is not part of this fund's profile.

Recent iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-03	$0.3843
2026-07-01	$0.3688
2026-06-01	$0.4090
2026-05-01	$0.4187
2026-04-01	$0.3837
2026-03-02	$0.3940
2026-02-02	$0.3990
2025-12-19	$0.3810
2025-12-01	$0.3750
2025-11-03	$0.4100

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.7575
2025	$4.6060
2024	$4.7240
2023	$4.4470
2022	$3.9030

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HYG pay dividends?

Yes, iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) pays a $0.38 monthly dividend per share, yielding 5.88%.

How often does iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF pay dividends?

HYG pays dividends monthly. The last dividend amount was $0.3843 per share, and the next ex-dividend date is August 3, 2026.

What is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's current dividend yield?

The current HYG dividend yield is 5.9%, above its 5-year average of 5.29%. That gap means the fund is currently paying out more income relative to its price than it has on average over the past five years.

Has iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows multiple year-over-year declines. Annual payments dropped from $5.6650 in 2013 to $5.0960 in 2014, and the data block notes at least one decline exceeding 5% within the 2009 to 2025 window.

How fast has iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the HYG dividend was -3.6% per year from 2009 to 2025. Per-share payments fell from $8.3310 to $4.6060 over that period, meaning the fund has not grown its dividend over the long run.

Is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

HYG offers a high yield classified as high (above 4%), currently at 5.9% paid monthly, which suits income-focused investors. The trade-off is a long-term declining payout trend, with a CAGR of -3.6% from 2009 to 2025.

What type of investor is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF best suited for?

HYG fits income-focused investors who prioritize current monthly cash flow over dividend growth. Its beta of 0.66 and high yield profile suit those who want bond-market income with less price volatility than equities.

How does iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 5.9%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 5.29%. That means today's income rate is higher than what the fund has typically offered over the past five years.

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