ITA Dividend Yield 2026: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 02, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 02, 2026): iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) pays a $1.06 annual dividend ($0.09 monthly), yielding 0.47% at $225.46/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.47%

Annual Dividend: $1.06 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 21

About iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Dividend

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF dividend reflects a fund built around U.S. aviation and defense companies. ITA currently yields 0.46%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.0648 per share paid monthly, and the next ex-dividend date falls on June 15, 2026. Growth, not income, is the defining characteristic here. A beta of 0.98 means ITA moves nearly in lockstep with the broader market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors comfortable with market-level volatility.

Dividend Safety

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income generated by its underlying holdings, a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). The fund's distributions depend directly on the dividend activity of the U.S. aerospace and defense companies it tracks, so iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF dividend safety is tied to the collective payout behavior of that index rather than any single company's earnings. The history table shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which means the per-share payout can and does fluctuate as the underlying index composition and constituent dividends shift.

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 17 years, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 9.6% per year from 2007 to 2024. Per-share payments grew from $0.2578 to $1.2291 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest single-year jump in the window was 106.6% in 2012, but the data also includes at least one decline exceeding 5%, so the path has not been linear.

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+3.5%	$1.06 (2022)	$1.18 (2025)
5-Year	-8.3%	$1.82 (2020)	$1.18 (2025)
10-Year	-0.4%	$1.23 (2015)	$1.18 (2025)

Is iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

ITA fits growth-and-income investors who track U.S. aerospace and defense exposure and prioritize dividend growth over current income. The yield is low (below 2%), sitting at 0.46% today, essentially in line with its 5-year average of 0.47%. That consistency tells you the yield has not compressed or expanded meaningfully over time. What investors get is a 9.6% annualized dividend growth rate over 17 years. The trade-off is straightforward: the current income is minimal, and the payout can decline in any given year as the underlying index shifts. This is a growth story dressed in dividend clothing.

Recent iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$0.1636
2026-03-17	$0.1513
2025-09-16	$0.7499
2025-06-16	$0.1720
2025-03-18	$0.2533
2024-12-17	$0.4368
2024-09-25	$0.2273
2024-06-11	$0.2989
2024-03-21	$0.2661
2023-12-20	$0.4328

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.3149
2025	$1.1752
2024	$1.2291
2023	$1.1739
2022	$1.0600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does ITA pay dividends?

Yes, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) pays a $0.09 monthly dividend per share, yielding 0.47%.

How often does iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF pay dividends?

ITA pays dividends monthly. The last dividend amount was $0.1636 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026.

What is iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF's current dividend yield?

The current ITA dividend yield is 0.46%, nearly identical to its 5-year average yield of 0.47%. The yield has shown very little movement over the past five years.

Has iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the history table shows year-over-year declines within the available data window. For example, the annual payout dropped from $1.9499 in 2018 to $1.8168 in 2020 and further to $0.8430 in 2021, reflecting the variable nature of pass-through ETF distributions.

How fast has iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF grown its dividend?

ITA has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% per year from 2007 to 2024. Per-share payments rose from $0.2578 to $1.2291 over that 17-year window.

Is iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

For income investors, ITA's 0.46% yield is low (below 2%), making it a poor fit for those who need current cash flow. The fund's appeal lies in its 9.6% annualized dividend growth rate, not its present income level.

What type of investor is iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF best suited for?

ITA suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. With a beta of 0.98 and a 9.6% dividend CAGR over 17 years, it targets investors comfortable with market-level volatility in exchange for long-run payout growth.

Why is iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF dividend yield low?

The 0.46% yield reflects the income profile of the U.S. aerospace and defense companies the fund tracks, which tend to reinvest earnings rather than pay large dividends. The payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so the yield is simply a function of what those underlying holdings distribute.

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