About iShares Evolved U.S. Healthcare Staples ETF (IEHS) β Dividend Analysis 2026
The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. listed common stock of large-, mid- and small-capitalization healthcare equipment and services companies. It will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Healthcare Staples Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as healthcare equipment and services companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Is IEHS a good dividend investment in 2026?
IEHS offers a 4.83% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
IEHS DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your IEHS portfolio grows to $16.0K vs $14.8K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
IEHS dividend growth history & forecast
IEHS has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% 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 4.83%.
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.
π IEHS Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold IEHS.
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.
π― IEHS Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
25yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your IEHS investment of $41.40/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$5.0K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$2.5K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in IEHS for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$584,463
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π IEHS Dividend Payment Schedule
IEHS pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
π IEHS vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How IEHS compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yieldβ²+1.93% vs sectorBetter
IEHS
4.83%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
IEHS
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout RatioβΌ+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
IEHS
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for IEHS sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ IEHS Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
π About This Data
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 IEHS 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 β