IJR Dividend Yield 2026: iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF

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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) pays a $1.64 annual dividend ($0.43 quarterly), yielding 1.13% at $146.02/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.13%

Annual Dividend: $1.64 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 27

About iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF Dividend

The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF dividend comes from a BlackRock-managed fund that tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, holding growth and value stocks across diversified U.S. sectors. IJR currently yields 1.11%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.6428 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 15, 2026, with the last payment of $0.4332 per share. A beta of 1.14 means IJR moves slightly more than the broader market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors comfortable with that volatility in exchange for dividend growth.

Dividend Safety

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income from its underlying holdings, with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF dividend safety is tied to the aggregate income generated by the S&P SmallCap 600 Index constituents, which span diversified U.S. sectors rather than any single industry. The most significant pressure point is that small-cap earnings are more sensitive to economic swings, and the history table shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, confirming the payout is not immune to downturns.

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

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 13.2% per year from 2006 to 2024. Per-share payments grew from $0.2530 to $2.3650 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 84.7% in 2012, and the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so the path has not been linear.

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

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+8.9%	$1.34 (2022)	$1.73 (2025)
5-Year	+11.0%	$1.02 (2020)	$1.73 (2025)
10-Year	+7.8%	$0.82 (2015)	$1.73 (2025)

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

IJR fits growth-and-income investors who want exposure to U.S. small-cap equities and are willing to accept an uneven payout history in exchange for above-average long-term dividend growth. The current yield is low (below 2%), sitting at 1.11% and slightly below the 5-year average of 1.17%, so current income is modest. The 13.2% annual CAGR from 2006 to 2024 is the real draw here, not the starting yield. The trade-off is clear: IJR delivers meaningful dividend growth over time, but with year-over-year volatility and no consecutive-year increase streak to speak of.

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

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$0.4332
2026-03-17	$0.1940
2025-12-16	$0.5720
2025-09-16	$0.4440
2025-06-16	$0.3880
2025-03-18	$0.3230
2024-12-17	$1.1380
2024-09-25	$0.5150
2024-06-11	$0.3860
2024-03-21	$0.3260

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

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6272
2025	$1.7270
2024	$2.3650
2023	$1.4220
2022	$1.3380

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $0.4332 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026.

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

The current IJR dividend yield is 1.11%, which is slightly below its 5-year average yield of 1.17%. That places it in the low-yield category for income-focused investors.

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

The available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. For example, the 2020 annual total of $1.0240 was lower than the 2019 total of $1.2070, reflecting a meaningful drop in that window.

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

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% per year from 2006 to 2024. Per-share payments rose from $0.2530 to $2.3650 over that period.

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

IJR suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 1.11% yield is low, but the 13.2% annual CAGR from 2006 to 2024 rewards investors with a longer time horizon.

Why is iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF dividend yield low?

The yield is low because IJR tracks small-cap equities that tend to reinvest earnings for growth rather than pay large dividends. At 1.11%, the income return reflects the growth orientation of the underlying S&P SmallCap 600 Index holdings.

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

The current yield of 1.11% is slightly below the 5-year average of 1.17%, meaning IJR is offering marginally less income than its recent norm. The gap is small but confirms the yield has not expanded.

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