iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) Dividend History
SMMD latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.16%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.99paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2017paying since
- +5.2%5-year growth a year
SMMD dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $99
- Each payment
- $25
- Value of the shares
- $8,562
- Yield
- 1.16%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.99 per share, before tax.
SMMD distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
SMMD distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 38 payments).
SMMD distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.6920 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.9590 | +11.3% | 1.28% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.8620 | −2.8% | 1.27% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.8870 | −6.7% | 1.44% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.9510 | +27.8% | 1.79% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.7440 | −0.3% | 1.12% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.7460 | +3.2% | 1.31% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
SMMD yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $74.71 | 1.33% | $0.99 | 1.3% |
| 3 years ago | $51.39 | 1.93% | $2.76 | 5.4% |
| 5 years ago | $67.24 | 1.48% | $4.57 | 6.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
SMMD yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMMD | iShares Russell 2500 ETF | 1.18% | 0.14% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
SMMD distribution history
38 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-18 | $0.2840 | +16.4% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.2440 | +48.8% |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-20 | $0.1640 | −45.7% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.3020 | +22.3% |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-19 | $0.2470 | +13.3% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.2180 | +13.5% |
| 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-21 | $0.1920 | −30.2% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $0.2750 | +13.2% |
Show all 38 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2430 | +35.0% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.1800 | +9.8% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | $0.1640 | −34.4% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.2500 | −11.7% |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-02 | $0.2830 | +70.5% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.1660 | −11.7% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-29 | $0.1880 | −13.0% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.2160 | −46.7% |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-30 | $0.4050 | +144.0% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.1660 | +1.2% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-30 | $0.1640 | −24.8% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $0.2180 | −12.4% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-30 | $0.2490 | +107.5% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.1200 | −23.6% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.1570 | −37.2% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.2500 | +24.4% |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-29 | $0.2010 | +59.5% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.1260 | −25.4% |
| 2020-03-25 | 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1690 | +428.1% |
| 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-06 | $0.0320 | −81.4% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.1720 | −17.7% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-30 | $0.2090 | +38.4% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.1510 | −5.0% |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-26 | $0.1590 | −69.2% |
| 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-21 | $0.5170 | +269.3% |
| 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-02 | $0.1400 | −18.6% |
| 2018-07-03 | 2018-07-05 | 2018-07-10 | $0.1720 | +60.7% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-28 | $0.1070 | −44.6% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-28 | $0.1930 | +85.6% |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-29 | $0.1040 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
SMMD dividend overview
iShares Russell 2500 ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.99 per share, a yield of 1.16% at the latest close of $85.62. In 2025 it paid $0.9590 per share, up 11.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +5.2% a year.
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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SMMD dividends FAQ
Does SMMD pay a dividend?
Yes. SMMD pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2017. The most recent was $0.2840 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026, payable September 18, 2026.
What is the SMMD dividend yield?
SMMD paid $0.99 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.16% at the latest close of $85.62.
When is the next SMMD 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 SMMD pay dividends?
SMMD pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did SMMD pay in dividends in 2025?
SMMD paid $0.9590 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of SMMD pay?
100 shares of SMMD would have paid about $99 over the past 12 months, before tax.