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AGG

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

AGG

ETF · ETF · monthly payer

$94.82

Overvalued · -43% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.18%

Annual Dividend

$2.48

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

8.9%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about AGG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) has a forward dividend yield of 4.18%, based on an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and a share price of $94.82.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, AGG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (57 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • AGG last cut its regular dividend in 2021.
  • AGG's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.33 per share.
  • AGG's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, AGG's 4.18% yield is 41% above its five-year average yield of 2.96%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AGG is $53.98 per share, 43% below the $94.82 share price, so AGG screens as overvalued.
  • iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AGG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AGG

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) yields 4.18% ($2.48 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (57/100) and has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is AGG a good dividend stock?

Mixed

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.18% ($2.48/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 8.9% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.18%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$2.48
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
120.9
5-Yr Total Return
-17%
52-Week Range
$93.84 – $101.46
Dividend Safety
C · 57/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)
AGG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →AGG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AGG a good dividend stock?

Mixed. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.18% ($2.48/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is AGG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AGG's fair value is about $53.98 versus a $94.82 share price — so it looks overvalued (-43% vs. fair value).

Is AGG's dividend safe?

AGG has a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 4-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2021, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AGG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AGG is about $53.98 per share, about 43% below the current $94.82 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AGG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AGG screens as "mixed" and overvalued. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.18% ($2.48/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AGG cut its dividend?

AGG earns a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2021). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AGG pay a dividend?

Yes. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF pays a monthly dividend of about $2.48 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.18%.

What is AGG's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGG's forward dividend yield is 4.18%, based on a $2.48 annual dividend and a $94.82 share price.

What is AGG's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGG pays $2.48 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

How many years has AGG grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGG has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

When is the next AGG ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGG's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 1, 2026, for $0.33 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.48 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$20.67
Annual$248.00
Monthly avg$20.67

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