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DGRO

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

DGRO

ETF · ETF · quarterly payer

$81.03

Overvalued · -66% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.84%

Annual Dividend

$1.49

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

7.1%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DGRO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 2, 2026, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) has a forward dividend yield of 1.84%, based on an annual dividend of $1.49 per share and a share price of $81.03.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, DGRO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (59 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • DGRO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • DGRO's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.39 per share.
  • DGRO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, DGRO's 1.84% yield is 20% below its five-year average yield of 2.32%.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DGRO is $27.91 per share, 66% below the $81.03 share price, so DGRO screens as overvalued.
  • iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DGRO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 2, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DGRO

Summary

As of Nov 2, 2026, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) yields 1.84% ($1.49 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (59/100) and has 11 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is DGRO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.84% ($1.49/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • 11 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 7.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 55% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.84%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.49
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
11
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
23.1
5-Yr Total Return
55%
52-Week Range
$67.14 – $81.79
Dividend Safety
C · 59/100
Ever Cut?
No

DGRO dividend distribution changes

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) has made 49 distributions since 2014; 22 were higher than the one before and 14 lower, as fund payouts track the income earned.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 15, 2026Higher$0.331 → $0.385+16.3%
Mar 17, 2026Lower$0.447 → $0.331−26.0%
Dec 16, 2025Higher$0.369 → $0.447+21.1%
Sep 16, 2025Higher$0.324 → $0.369+13.9%
Jun 16, 2025Higher$0.311 → $0.324+4.2%
Mar 18, 2025Higher$0.293 → $0.311+6.1%
Jun 11, 2024Lower$0.311 → $0.293−5.8%
Mar 21, 2024Lower$0.370 → $0.311−15.9%
Dec 20, 2023Lower$0.388 → $0.370−4.6%
Sep 26, 2023Higher$0.298 → $0.388+30.2%
Mar 23, 2023Lower$0.329 → $0.298−9.4%
Dec 13, 2022Lower$0.342 → $0.329−3.8%
Every DGRO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
DGRO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →DGRO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DGRO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.84% ($1.49/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is DGRO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DGRO's fair value is about $27.91 versus a $81.03 share price — so it looks overvalued (-66% vs. fair value).

Is DGRO's dividend safe?

DGRO has a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 11-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DGRO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DGRO is about $27.91 per share, about 66% below the current $81.03 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DGRO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DGRO screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.84% ($1.49/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will DGRO cut its dividend?

DGRO earns a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DGRO pay a dividend?

Yes. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.49 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.84%.

What is DGRO's dividend yield?

As of Nov 2, 2026, DGRO's forward dividend yield is 1.84%, based on a $1.49 annual dividend and a $81.03 share price.

What is DGRO's dividend per share?

As of Nov 2, 2026, DGRO pays $1.49 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has DGRO grown its dividend?

As of Nov 2, 2026, DGRO has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

When is the next DGRO ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 2, 2026, DGRO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.39 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.49 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$37.35
Annual$149.40
Monthly avg$12.45

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