FEMS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

FEMS has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.31%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -8.01%
Consistency Lifetime 90.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.23%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 30.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 25.6%
Total Return 5y: 31.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Emerging Mkts

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DVYE 1,190 M 6.24% 7.32%
EYLD 674 M 5.57% 7.76%
EDIV 1,129 M 4.84% 7.89%
ECOW 156 M 5.31% 6.74%
DEM 3,447 M 5.06% 7.21%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AVEE 96 M 159% 81.7%
EMEQ 220 M 156% 100%
EMQQ 354 M 126% 48.2%
AVXC 245 M 89.9% 100%
AVES 1,144 M 55.5% 98.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Emerging Mkts

HEEM
Currency Hedged MSCI
 4.12% Yield
JEMA
JPMorgan Emerging
 3.01% Yield
AVES
Avantis Emerging
 3.34% Yield
EMXC
MSCI Emerging Markets
 3.08% Yield
XCEM
Columbia EM Core
 3.38% Yield
DFEM
Dimensional Trust
 2.50% Yield

FEMS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.649 22% 1.52%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.532 1.9% 1.22%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.522 455.3% 1.31%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.094 -78.9% 0.25%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.445 30.5% 1.13%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.341 -37.1% 0.83%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.542 222.6% 1.35%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.168 -54.6% 0.43%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.37 -43.3% 0.98%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.652 -2% 1.69%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.665 565% 1.86%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.1 8.7% 0.27%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.092 -87.7% 0.24%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.751 -7.2% 2.22%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.809 579.8% 2.31%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.119 -85.8% 0.29%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.836 14.7% 2.1%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.729 69.1% 1.68%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.431 -16.1% 0.93%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.514 104.8% 1.21%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.251 -40.1% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.419 24% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.338 82.7% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.185 -71.3% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.645 -8.5% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.705 86% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.379 -8.7% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.415 -1.7% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.422 -13.5% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.488 166.7% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.183 -58% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.436 -41.2% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.741 153.8% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.292 165.5% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.11 -65.3% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.317 11.2% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.285 1576.5% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.017 -93.5% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.262 -21.1% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.332 13.3% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.293 -33.3% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.439 3.5% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.424 92.7% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.22 358.3% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.048 -67.6% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.148 -38.1% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.239 43.1% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.167 87.6% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-03-28 Quarterly 0.089 -34.6% N/A
2012-12-21 2012-12-26 2012-12-31 Quarterly 0.136 0% N/A

FEMS Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Emerging Markets Small-Cap AlphaDEX® Fund (NASDAQ:FEMS) seeks to allocate at least 90 % of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to the securities that compose its underlying AlphaDEX-enhanced index. The index screens the broader NASDAQ Emerging Markets Index for stocks that the proprietary AlphaDEX methodology expects to deliver positive alpha on a risk-adjusted basis.

What is the Dividend Yield of FEMS?

As of February 2026, FEMS`s dividend yield is 4.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 45.37.

Does FEMS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FEMS paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.649 USD.

How often does FEMS pay dividends?

FEMS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FEMS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-12.

FEMS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FEMS for the next 4 payments are between 0.352 (-45.8%) and 0.696 (+7.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FEMS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.649 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Emerging Markets Small (FEMS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FEMS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Emerging Markets Small (FEMS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FEMS?

FEMS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.01% per year.
Negative growth: FEMS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of FEMS?

FEMS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.23%. If you bought FEMS's shares at 34.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FEMS?

FEMS Payout Consistency is 90.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Emerging Markets Small has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FEMS have a good Dividend Yield?

FEMS`s 4.31% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FEMS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FEMS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FEMS?

FEMS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-09 02:17