About iShares California Muni Bond ETF (CMF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The iShares California Muni Bond ETF is designed to mirror the financial performance of an underlying index. This index consists of highly-rated municipal debt securities that have been issued by various entities within the state of California.
Is CMF a good dividend investment in 2026?
CMF offers a 3.13% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 10.9% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
CMF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CMF portfolio grows to $17.6K vs $15.8K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CMF dividend growth history & forecast
CMF has grown its dividend by 0.5% over the last year and 10.9% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 3.13%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 CMF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CMF.
Gross yield
3.13%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.66%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.14%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
3.13%
0.33%
$313 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.66%
-0.14%
$266 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
2.50%
-0.30%
$250 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
3.13%
0.33%
$313 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.86%
0.06%
$286 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
3.13%
0.33%
$313 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
2.35%
-0.45%
$235 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.66%
-0.14%
$266 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
2.19%
-0.61%
$219 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
2.30%
-0.50%
$230 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
2.19%
-0.61%
$219 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CMF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
16yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CMF investment of $53.85/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$6.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$3.7K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CMF for:
Shares needed
16,740
Capital required
$901,449
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.69/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CMF Dividend Payment Schedule
CMF pays every month — 12 payments per year.
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10 shares
$1.19 / payment
$14.34 / year after tax
100 shares
$11.95 / payment
$143.37 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$119.47 / payment
$1433.69 / year after tax
📊 CMF vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How CMF compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+0.23% vs sectorBetter
CMF
3.13%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▲+3.80% vs sectorBetter
CMF
10.90%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
CMF
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CMF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CMF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the CMF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
1-year price trend
📊CMF Live Context
iShares California Muni Bond ETF (CMF) is currently trading at $53.85, trading near its 52-week low. The current dividend yield is 3.13% based on an annual payout of $1.69 per share.
52W High:$58.4452W Low:$53.62Market Cap:$4.3B0
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CMF (iShares California Muni Bond ETF) — 3.13% Dividend Yield Analysis
iShares California Muni Bond ETF (CMF) is a financial services stock currently trading at $53.85 with a dividend yield of 3.13%. The company pays an annual dividend of $1.69 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, CMF has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 10.9%.
⚠️ Key Risks
Dividend payments are not guaranteed and can be reduced or suspended at any time.
Auto-generated from live market data. For educational purposes only — not financial advice.
📚 For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC EDGAR. Results are estimates — actual returns will vary. Full disclaimer →
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