IDU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

IDU has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 2.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.31%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.45%
Consistency Lifetime 97.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.51%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 26
Dividend Rating 55.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 12.6%
Total Return 5y: 59.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLU 21,754 M 2.82% 7.37%
VPU 7,884 M 2.83% 4.25%
FUTY 2,182 M 2.78% 4.17%
RSPU 503 M 2.63% 4.35%
JXI 263 M 2.69% 3.91%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FXU 1,007 M 12.1% 87.9%
VPU 7,884 M 4.54% 98.9%
FUTY 2,182 M 4.17% 97.8%
UTES 1,440 M 4.99% 95.3%
JXI 263 M 2.82% 92.9%

IDU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.679 16.5% 0.62%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.583 -1.9% 0.54%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.594 5.7% 0.57%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.562 -17.1% 0.56%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.678 8.1% 0.7%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.627 43.2% 0.62%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.438 -3.9% 0.49%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.456 -26% 0.55%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.616 -7.2% 0.77%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.664 58.1% 0.85%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-13 Quarterly 0.42 -20.5% 0.52%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.528 -9.6% 0.66%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.584 2.5% 0.65%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.57 40.4% 0.65%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.406 -19.8% 0.45%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.506 -0.6% 0.58%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.509 1.6% 0.6%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.501 -8.9% 0.62%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.55 -0.2% 0.68%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.551 -6.1% 0.71%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.587 -52% N/A
2020-09-23 2020-09-24 2020-09-29 Quarterly 1.223 15.5% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-19 Quarterly 1.059 -4.5% N/A
2020-03-25 2020-03-26 2020-03-31 Quarterly 1.109 8.9% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Quarterly 1.018 -10.2% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-30 Quarterly 1.133 -0.6% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-21 Quarterly 1.14 4.1% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-21 2019-03-26 Quarterly 1.095 37.2% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.798 -19.5% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.991 0.4% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.987 0.1% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.986 64.3% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.6 -36.8% N/A
2017-09-26 2017-09-27 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.95 -1.6% N/A
2017-06-27 2017-06-29 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.965 0.2% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.963 -17.1% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Quarterly 1.162 27% N/A
2016-09-26 2016-09-28 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.915 1.7% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.9 0.7% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.894 -48.4% N/A
2015-12-24 2015-12-29 2015-12-31 Quarterly 1.734 99.5% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.869 -17.6% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 1.055 17.7% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.896 -4.9% N/A
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.942 12.8% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.835 3.5% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.807 -1.8% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.822 0.7% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.816 2.6% N/A
2013-09-24 2013-09-26 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A

IDU Dividend FAQ

The iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (NYSE ARCA: IDU) is designed to track the performance of the U.S. utilities sector by allocating at least 80 % of its assets to the securities that compose its benchmark index. Because the fund is classified as non-diversified, a relatively small number of holdings dominate its exposure, which can amplify sector-specific risk.

What is the Dividend Yield of IDU?

As of February 2026, IDU`s dividend yield is 2.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.42 USD by the current share price of 110.24.

Does IDU pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IDU paid a dividend of 2.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 0.679 USD.

How often does IDU pay dividends?

IDU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IDU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.

IDU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IDU for the next 4 payments are between 0.477 (-29.7%) and 0.534 (-21.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will IDU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.679 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Utilities (IDU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IDU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Utilities (IDU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IDU?

IDU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.45% per year.
Strong growth: IDU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of IDU?

IDU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.51%. If you bought IDU's shares at 68.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IDU?

IDU Payout Consistency is 97.1%. 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. Utilities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IDU have a good Dividend Yield?

IDU`s 2.31% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IDU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IDU is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of IDU?

IDU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:16