TLT Raises Monthly Dividend 3.77% to $0.3300 Per Share

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has announced a monthly dividend increase of 3.77%, raising its payout to $0.3300 per share from the previous $0.3180. The new dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date, which is set for August 3, 2026. This marks the latest in a series of monthly distributions for the ETF, which has a history of consistent payments.

The numbers

TLT's recent monthly payments have varied, with the last six distributions as follows: March 2, 2026: $0.301; April 1, 2026: $0.345; May 1, 2026: $0.315; June 1, 2026: $0.336; July 1, 2026: $0.318; and now August 3, 2026: $0.330. The new annualized rate, based on the latest monthly payment, implies a trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield of 4.75%, with a TTM dividend per share of $3.9030. Over the past five years, TLT has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%, and it has increased its dividend for four consecutive years.

What it means for income investors

For income-focused investors, this raise translates to an additional $0.012 per share per month compared to the previous payout. On a 100-share holding, that amounts to an extra $1.20 per month, or $14.40 annually. The new monthly rate of $0.3300 per share equates to an annualized income of $3.96 per share, based on the current payout. Investors can track TLT's dividend changes and historical data using the dividend calculator and the dividend history pages.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.