EEM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield
EEM has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 1.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Emerging Mkts
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| EYLD | 781 M | 6.14% | 7.84% |
| DVYE | 1,263 M | 5.89% | 6.43% |
| EDIV | 1,246 M | 4.85% | 7.43% |
| DEM | 3,983 M | 4.56% | 5.96% |
| FNDE | 9,530 M | 4.29% | 5.73% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGNG | 2,418 M | 224.14% | 100.0% |
| EMEQ | 607 M | 155.04% | 100.0% |
| JEMA | 1,648 M | 79.17% | 96.8% |
| SCHE | 12,642 M | 65.00% | 93.5% |
| FNDE | 9,530 M | 58.05% | 98.0% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | 0.763 | +68.8% | 1.441% | |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | 0.452 | -37.8% | 0.958% | |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | Semiannual | 0.727 | +150.7% | 1.702% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | Semiannual | 0.29 | -61.2% | 0.694% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | Semiannual | 0.748 | +141.3% | 1.904% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | Semiannual | 0.31 | -46.9% | 0.784% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | Semiannual | 0.584 | +61.3% | 1.493% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | Semiannual | 0.362 | +1292.3% | 0.857% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | Semiannual | 0.026 | -96.3% | 0.054% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | Semiannual | 0.707 | 0% | 1.443% |
EEM Dividend FAQ
As of June 2026, EEM's dividend yield is 2.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.22 USD by the current share price of 67.88.
As of June 2026, EEM paid a dividend of 1.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 0.763 USD.
EEM pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, EEM has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EEM for the next payments are between 0.6 (-21.4%) and 0.825 (+8.1%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.10%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.763 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
EEM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.9% per year. Strong growth: EEM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
EEM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.45%. If you bought EEM's shares at 49.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.45% of your original purchase price.
EEM Payout Consistency is 98.6%. 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: MSCI Emerging Markets has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
EEM's 2.40% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EEM is unknown.
EEM's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-10 02:59 UTC