IJH Dividend Yield 2026: iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) pays a $0.89 annual dividend ($0.19 quarterly), yielding 1.17% at $75.76/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.17%

Annual Dividend: $0.89 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 27

About iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF Dividend

The iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF dividend reflects the fund's singular focus: tracking an index made up entirely of medium-sized American companies. IJH currently yields 1.17%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.8884 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 15, 2026. With a beta of 1.02, the fund moves nearly in lockstep with the broader market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors who want mid-cap equity exposure alongside a growing dividend.

Dividend Safety

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the income generated by the hundreds of medium-sized American companies the fund holds, rather than a single company's earnings. The primary pressure on the payout is market-wide: because IJH mirrors an index, any broad decline in mid-cap earnings or dividend activity flows directly into what the fund distributes.

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.4% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.2230 to $0.8950 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest single-year jump was 30.1% in 2012, though the history also includes at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, with 2017 and 2020 both showing lower annual totals than the prior year.

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+3.2%	$0.81 (2022)	$0.90 (2025)
5-Year	+8.7%	$0.59 (2020)	$0.90 (2025)
10-Year	+7.5%	$0.43 (2015)	$0.90 (2025)

Is iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

IJH fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield from a diversified basket of medium-sized American companies. The current yield is low (below 2%) at 1.17%, and it sits well below the fund's own 5-year average yield of 2.99%, meaning buyers today are paying up relative to historical norms. What the fund offers in return is a 10.4% annualized dividend growth rate over 14 years and five consecutive years of increases. The trade-off is straightforward: income today is modest, but the growth rate has been meaningful for investors willing to wait.

Recent iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$0.1895
2026-03-17	$0.1570
2025-12-16	$0.3300
2025-09-16	$0.2120
2025-06-16	$0.1900
2025-03-18	$0.1630
2024-12-17	$0.2670
2024-09-25	$0.2390
2024-06-11	$0.1610
2024-03-21	$0.1600

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.3465
2025	$0.8950
2024	$0.8270
2023	$0.8094
2022	$0.8142

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IJH pay dividends?

Yes, iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) pays a $0.19 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 1.17%.

How often does iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF pay dividends?

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $0.1895 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026.

What is iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF's current dividend yield?

The current IJH dividend yield is 1.17%, which is well below the fund's 5-year average yield of 2.99%. That gap reflects price appreciation outpacing dividend growth in recent years.

Has iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history, iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF recorded year-over-year annual declines in 2017 (from $0.5278 to $0.4526) and 2020 (from $0.6692 to $0.5886). The data window covers 2011 to 2025, so history outside that range is not available here.

How fast has iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF grown its dividend?

IJH has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% per year from 2011 to 2025. Over that period, the annual per-share payment grew from $0.2230 to $0.8950.

Is iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

For pure income, the 1.17% yield is low (below 2%), which limits its appeal to investors who need current cash flow. The fund's strength is dividend growth: a 10.4% annualized growth rate over 14 years suits investors who prioritize growing income over time.

What type of investor is iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF best suited for?

IJH fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The low starting yield and 10.4% CAGR over 14 years make it more relevant for long-horizon investors than those seeking immediate income.

How does iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.17% is well below iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF's 5-year average yield of 2.99%. Investors buying today are receiving a much lower income rate relative to what the fund has historically offered.

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