■ Cut · July 18, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
HDV cuts its quarterly dividend 52.97% to $0.087 per share
iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) slashed its quarterly dividend by 52.97% to $0.087 per share, with an ex-dividend date of July 15, 2026.
HDV (iShares Core High Dividend ETF) has announced a significant reduction in its quarterly dividend, cutting the payment by 52.97% to $0.087 per share. The new dividend will go ex-dividend on July 15, 2026, marking a sharp decline from the previous $0.185 per share payout.
The numbers
The ETF's recent payment history shows a pattern of fluctuating dividends: $0.1826 (June 2025), $0.19 (September 2025), $0.2506 (December 2025), $0.1686 (March 2026), and $0.185 (June 2026). The new $0.087 payment represents a 52.97% decrease from the prior quarter. At the current price of $28.25, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 3.12%, with TTM dividend per share of $0.8812. Over the past five years, HDV's dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9%, but the ETF has not achieved consecutive years of dividend increases.
What it means for income investors
Based on the new quarterly rate, the annualized dividend would be $0.348 per share, translating to $34.80 per year for an investor holding 100 shares. This represents a significant reduction in income compared to the previous annualized rate of $0.74 per share. Investors relying on HDV for steady income should note the volatility in its payout history and the lack of a consistent growth trend.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.