IYM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield
IYM has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 2.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Natural Resources
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| URNJ NASDAQ ETF Junior Uranium Miners |
299 M | 7.08% | 9.37% |
| URA NYSE ETF Uranium |
5,730 M | 4.77% | 12.44% |
| URNM NYSE ETF Uranium Miners |
1,844 M | 3.37% | 6.81% |
| NLR NYSE ETF Uranium+Nuclear Energy |
3,977 M | 2.45% | 6.75% |
| COPX NYSE ETF Copper Miners |
6,718 M | 2.63% | 5.64% |
| GNR NYSE ETF S&P Global Natural Resources |
4,600 M | 2.76% | 4.09% |
| COPP NASDAQ ETF Copper Miners |
255 M | 2.51% | 4.29% |
| IGE BATS ETF North American Natural |
722 M | 2.22% | 4.67% |
| GUNR NYSE ETF Morningstar Global Upstream |
6,965 M | 2.58% | 3.79% |
| PICK BATS ETF Global Metals & Mining |
2,188 M | 2.41% | 3.40% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| URA NYSE ETF Uranium |
5,730 M | 181.44% | 67.4% |
| MGNR NYSE ETF American Beacon Select Funds |
808 M | 70.55% | 100.0% |
| COPP NASDAQ ETF Copper Miners |
255 M | 54.13% | 100.0% |
| URNJ NASDAQ ETF Junior Uranium Miners |
299 M | 32.04% | 95.1% |
| PHO NASDAQ ETF Water Resources |
1,983 M | 20.05% | 96.4% |
| FXZ NYSE ETF Materials AlphaDEX Fund |
374 M | 3.09% | 95.3% |
| XLB NYSE ETF Materials Sector Fund |
8,484 M | 0.55% | 97.0% |
| SETM NASDAQ ETF Energy Transition Materials |
532 M | 1.80% | 91.9% |
| ICOP NASDAQ ETF Copper Metals Mining |
403 M | 0.99% | 95.5% |
| IGE BATS ETF North American Natural |
722 M | 0.11% | 96.8% |
IYM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | Quarterly | 0.487 | +4.1% | 0.26% |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.468 | -38.2% | 0.27% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.757 | +22.3% | 0.5% |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-19 | Quarterly | 0.619 | +30.6% | 0.41% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | Quarterly | 0.474 | -0.8% | 0.34% |
| 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.478 | -16.7% | 0.35% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.574 | -6.2% | 0.42% |
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.612 | +21.9% | 0.41% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | Quarterly | 0.502 | +9.4% | 0.36% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.459 | -37.4% | 0.31% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.733 | +0.7% | 0.53% |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.728 | +38.1% | 0.58% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | Quarterly | 0.527 | +15.6% | 0.42% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.456 | -35.5% | 0.36% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.707 | -1.4% | 0.53% |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.717 | -13.2% | 0.67% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | Quarterly | 0.826 | +94.8% | 0.59% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.424 | -39.6% | 0.29% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | Quarterly | 0.702 | +35% | 0.52% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 0.41% |
IYM Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, IYM's dividend yield is 1.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 USD by the current share price of 178.04.
As of July 2026, IYM paid a dividend of 2.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.487 USD.
IYM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IYM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IYM for the next payments are between 0.459 (-5.7%) and 0.649 (+33.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.25%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.487 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Basic Materials (IYM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Basic Materials (IYM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
IYM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -4.38% per year. Negative growth: IYM's dividend growth is negative and declining.
IYM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.92%. If you bought IYM's shares at 121.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.92% of your original purchase price.
IYM Payout Consistency is 95.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: U.S. Basic Materials has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
IYM's 1.44% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of IYM is unknown.
IYM's Overall Dividend Rating is 15.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-23 02:37 UTC