iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Dividend History
QUAL latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.21%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.47paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2013paying since
- +2.9%5-year growth a year
QUAL dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $47
- Each payment
- $12
- Value of the shares
- $22,282
- Yield
- 0.21%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.47 per share, before tax.
QUAL distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
QUAL distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
QUAL distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3196 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.4647 | −36.7% | 0.23% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.7339 | +62.6% | 0.41% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.4514 | −0.5% | 0.31% | 5 |
| 2022 | $0.4536 | +4.0% | 0.40% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.4360 | +8.0% | 0.30% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.4038 | −0.0% | 0.35% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
QUAL yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $196.09 | 0.24% | $0.47 | 0.2% |
| 3 years ago | $131.40 | 0.36% | $1.65 | 1.3% |
| 5 years ago | $140.14 | 0.34% | $2.53 | 1.8% |
| 10 years ago | $66.28 | 0.71% | $4.51 | 6.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
QUAL yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUAL | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.83% | 0.15% |
| SIZE | iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF | 1.45% | 0.15% |
| DUHP | DFA Investment Dimensions Group | 0.90% | 0.21% |
| HGRO | Hedgeye Quality Growth ETF | 0.08% | 0.72% |
| LCAP | Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF | 0.09% | 0.29% |
| VSLU | Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF | 0.44% | 0.46% |
| OMFL | Oppenheimer Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor | 0.84% | 0.28% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
QUAL distribution history
54 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-18 | $0.1182 | +22.5% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.0965 | −8.1% |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-20 | $0.1050 | −31.3% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.1528 | +30.4% |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-19 | $0.1171 | +20.6% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.0971 | −0.6% |
| 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-21 | $0.0977 | −28.6% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $0.1369 | +0.8% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1358 | +57.3% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.0863 | −77.0% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | $0.3750 | +1,453.9% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-04 | $0.0241 | −78.5% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.1122 | −12.1% |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-02 | $0.1276 | +32.7% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.0961 | +5.3% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-29 | $0.0913 | −24.1% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.1204 | −9.1% |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1324 | +25.6% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.1054 | +10.5% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-30 | $0.0954 | −6.3% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $0.1018 | −2.7% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1046 | +10.6% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.0946 | −29.9% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.1350 | +32.4% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.1020 | −7.6% |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-29 | $0.1104 | +24.3% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.0888 | −13.4% |
| 2020-03-25 | 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1026 | −6.8% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.1101 | +20.0% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-30 | $0.0918 | −19.3% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.1137 | +28.5% |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-26 | $0.0884 | −14.2% |
| 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-21 | $0.1031 | +11.9% |
| 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-02 | $0.0921 | −2.3% |
| 2018-06-26 | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-02 | $0.0942 | −0.0% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-28 | $0.0942 | −0.1% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-28 | $0.0944 | +11.0% |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0851 | −13.4% |
| 2017-06-27 | 2017-06-29 | 2017-06-30 | $0.0982 | +13.2% |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | $0.0868 | −4.2% |
| 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-27 | 2016-12-29 | $0.0906 | +20.7% |
| 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0751 | −20.1% |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-27 | $0.0940 | +18.3% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-30 | $0.0794 | +17.5% |
| 2015-12-24 | 2015-12-29 | 2015-12-31 | $0.0676 | +6.8% |
| 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | 2015-10-01 | $0.0633 | −16.7% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.0760 | +35.4% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.0562 | −2.7% |
| 2014-12-24 | 2014-12-29 | 2014-12-31 | $0.0577 | +25.0% |
| 2014-09-24 | 2014-09-26 | 2014-09-30 | $0.0462 | −16.5% |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-01 | $0.0553 | +9.3% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0507 | +9.5% |
| 2013-12-23 | 2013-12-26 | 2013-12-30 | $0.0463 | +8.1% |
| 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-26 | 2013-09-30 | $0.0428 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
QUAL dividend overview
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.47 per share, a yield of 0.21% at the latest close of $222.82. In 2025 it paid $0.4647 per share, down 36.7% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +2.9% a year and over ten years +5.9%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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QUAL dividends FAQ
Does QUAL pay a dividend?
Yes. QUAL pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2013. The most recent was $0.1182 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026, payable September 18, 2026.
What is the QUAL dividend yield?
QUAL paid $0.47 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.21% at the latest close of $222.82.
When is the next QUAL dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does QUAL pay dividends?
QUAL pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did QUAL pay in dividends in 2025?
QUAL paid $0.4647 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of QUAL pay?
100 shares of QUAL would have paid about $47 over the past 12 months, before tax.