iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (LQDB) Dividend History
LQDB latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 4.93%trailing 12-month yield
- $4.10paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2021paying since
LQDB dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $410
- Each payment
- $34
- Value of the shares
- $8,317
- Yield
- 4.93%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $4.10 per share, before tax.
LQDB distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
LQDB distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 36 payments).
LQDB distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.09 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $4.05 | +6.9% | 4.65% | 12 |
| 2024 | $3.79 | +12.2% | 4.46% | 12 |
| 2023 | $3.38 | −0.9% | 3.90% | 12 |
| 2022 | $3.41 | +158.3% | 4.14% | 12 |
| 2021partial | $1.32 | — | 1.30% | 7 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
LQDB yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $88.52 | 4.63% | $4.10 | 4.6% |
| 3 years ago | $79.44 | 5.16% | $11.83 | 14.9% |
| 5 years ago | $101.35 | 4.04% | $18.25 | 18.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
LQDB yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQDB | iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF | 4.79% | 0.14% |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
LQDB distribution history
64 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 | $0.3568 | +0.5% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-04 | $0.3549 | +0.2% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-06 | $0.3543 | +5.7% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-07 | $0.3352 | −1.4% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-04 | $0.3401 | −3.5% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-06 | $0.3526 | +9.6% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-07 | $0.3216 | −3.5% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-05 | $0.3333 | −3.4% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-05 | $0.3449 | −0.1% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-24 | $0.3452 | +0.5% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-05 | $0.3434 | +9.1% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-06 | $0.3147 | −7.4% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-06 | $0.3398 | −0.1% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-08 | $0.3401 | +0.0% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-06 | $0.3400 | +2.4% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-07 | $0.3319 | +3.1% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-05 | $0.3220 | +0.9% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-06 | $0.3192 | −9.5% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-04 | $0.3527 | +0.9% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-06 | $0.3494 | −0.7% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-06 | $0.3518 | +18.6% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-23 | $0.2967 | −2.0% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-05 | $0.3027 | −8.0% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-06 | $0.3291 | +4.7% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-04 | $0.3143 | −3.6% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-06 | $0.3260 | +0.4% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-06 | $0.3247 | +0.1% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-05 | $0.3243 | +2.6% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-07 | $0.3162 | −1.7% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-07 | $0.3216 | +0.5% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-05 | $0.3201 | +4.9% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-07 | $0.3050 | −0.9% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-07 | $0.3077 | −1.3% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | $0.3117 | +5.3% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-07 | $0.2961 | +2.7% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-07 | $0.2882 | +2.3% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-06 | $0.2819 | +0.6% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-08 | $0.2803 | −2.7% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-07 | $0.2880 | +0.1% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-10 | $0.2877 | +2.1% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-07 | $0.2818 | −8.2% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-05 | $0.3071 | +1.8% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-07 | $0.3016 | +29.1% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-07 | $0.2337 | +6.5% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-07 | $0.2194 | +4.5% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-21 | $0.2100 | −77.6% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-07 | $0.9368 | +159.2% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-07 | $0.3615 | +24.0% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-07 | $0.2915 | +38.0% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-08 | $0.2111 | +0.7% |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-05 | $0.2097 | +3.1% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-08 | $0.2035 | +0.7% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-07 | $0.2021 | +0.8% |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-06 | $0.2004 | +0.3% |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-07 | $0.1998 | +1.8% |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-07 | $0.1962 | +5.5% |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-07 | $0.1860 | +14.0% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-22 | $0.1631 | −11.1% |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-07 | $0.1835 | +0.9% |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-05 | $0.1819 | −1.4% |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-07 | $0.1845 | +1.4% |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-08 | $0.1820 | −9.9% |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-03 | 2021-08-06 | $0.2021 | −9.1% |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-08 | $0.2224 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
LQDB dividend overview
iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $4.10 per share, a yield of 4.93% at the latest close of $83.17. In 2025 it paid $4.05 per share, up 6.9% from 2024.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 5.83%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the LQDB bond profile.
Related: LQDB chart, LQDB performance, LQDB bond profile, LQDB overview.
LQDB dividends FAQ
Does LQDB pay a dividend?
Yes. LQDB pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2021. The most recent was $0.3568 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 6, 2026.
What is the LQDB dividend yield?
LQDB paid $4.10 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.93% at the latest close of $83.17.
When is the next LQDB dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 1, 2026.
How often does LQDB pay dividends?
LQDB pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did LQDB pay in dividends in 2025?
LQDB paid $4.05 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of LQDB pay?
100 shares of LQDB would have paid about $410 over the past 12 months, before tax.