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

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Data last updated: Oct 12, 2026

Dividend Yield: 0.27%

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

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 pays $0.5654 per share annually, on a quarterly schedule, with the next ex-dividend date set for September 15, 2026. The current yield sits at 0.26%. With a beta of 0.98, ITA tracks closely with the broader market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors who want exposure to the aerospace and defense sector rather than a high current payout.

Dividend Safety

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through from its underlying holdings, with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the income generated by its basket of U.S. aviation and defense companies, not a single corporate balance sheet. The primary pressure on the payout is the variability of distributions from those underlying holdings, which has produced year-over-year declines in the historical record.

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

Over the past 17 years, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF has grown its dividend at 14.2% per year, from $0.1288 per share in 2007 to $1.2291 in 2024 (2025 and 2026 are partial years). iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF dividend history includes a single-year spike of 106.7% in 2012, the largest annual increase in the window. The record also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so the growth rate 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	+3.1%	$1.01 (2020)	$1.18 (2025)
10-Year	+6.7%	$0.61 (2015)	$1.18 (2025)

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

ITA fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize long-term dividend appreciation over current income from a U.S. aerospace and defense portfolio. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 0.26%, well below the fund's own 5-year average of 0.51%. That gap means investors are accepting less current income than the fund's recent history has delivered. What ITA offers in return is a 14.2% annualized dividend growth rate over 17 years. The trade-off is clear: strong historical growth, no consecutive-year increase streak, and a yield that does little for near-term income needs.

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

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-15	$0.2505
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

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

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.5654
2025	$1.1752
2024	$1.2291
2023	$1.1739
2022	$1.0603

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does ITA pay dividends?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does ITA pay monthly dividends?

No — iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) pays quarterly, not monthly.

What is ITA's dividend yield?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) currently yields 0.27% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

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

The available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within the 2007 to 2024 window. For example, the annual payout dropped from $0.6939 in 2012 to $0.5989 in 2013, a decline of roughly 13.7%.

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 14.2% per year from 2007 to 2024. Per-share payments rose from $0.1288 to $1.2291 over that 17-year span.

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

At a 0.26% yield, ITA is not suited for investors who need current income. The fund's defining characteristic is long-term dividend growth at 14.2% annually, which appeals to investors willing to wait for compounding rather than collect income today.

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

ITA fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 14.2% annualized growth rate over 17 years is the fund's strongest income argument, not the 0.26% current yield.

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

ITA's 0.26% yield is low because the fund tracks U.S. aerospace and defense equities, which are growth-oriented companies that retain earnings rather than pay large dividends. The fund passes through whatever income those holdings generate, and that income is modest relative to the fund's price.

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