EEM Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield
EEM has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVYE NYSE ETF Emerging Markets Dividend |
1,238 M | 5.18% | 6.75% |
| DEM NYSE ETF Emerging Markets High |
4,198 M | 4.62% | 6.69% |
| PXH NYSE ETF FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets |
2,070 M | 4.19% | 6.53% |
| FNDE NYSE ETF Schwab Fundamental Emerging |
10,296 M | 4.12% | 5.78% |
| EYLD BATS ETF Cambria Emerging |
925 M | 4.07% | 5.87% |
| AVES NYSE ETF Avantis Emerging Markets |
1,565 M | 3.65% | 5.27% |
| XCEM NYSE ETF Columbia EM Core ex-China |
2,048 M | 3.39% | 4.24% |
| EMEQ NASDAQ ETF Macquarie Focused Emerging |
601 M | 2.84% | 4.67% |
| AVEM NYSE ETF Avantis Emerging Markets |
28,365 M | 2.86% | 4.23% |
| JEMA NASDAQ ETF JPMorgan ActiveBuilders |
1,757 M | 3.01% | 3.39% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGNG NYSE ETF Capital New Geography Equity |
3,002 M | 224.14% | 100.0% |
| EMEQ NASDAQ ETF Macquarie Focused Emerging |
601 M | 155.04% | 100.0% |
| SCHE NYSE ETF Schwab Emerging Markets |
12,734 M | 79.82% | 96.8% |
| FNDE NYSE ETF Schwab Fundamental Emerging |
10,296 M | 51.69% | 98.0% |
| EMXC NASDAQ ETF Emerging Markets ex China |
24,797 M | 25.54% | 95.2% |
| GEM NYSE ETF Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta |
1,739 M | 28.37% | 96.5% |
| DFEM NYSE ETF Dimensional Trust |
9,623 M | 13.01% | 100.0% |
| EEMV BATS ETF Emerging Markets Min Vol |
3,589 M | 16.05% | 96.6% |
| EEM NYSE ETF Emerging Markets |
30,606 M | 17.50% | 98.6% |
| XCEM NYSE ETF Columbia EM Core ex-China |
2,048 M | 18.50% | 92.8% |
EEM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | Semiannual | 0.351 | -54% | 0.5% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | Semiannual | 0.763 | +68.8% | 1.44% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | Semiannual | 0.452 | -37.8% | 0.96% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | Semiannual | 0.727 | +150.7% | 1.7% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | Semiannual | 0.29 | -61.2% | 0.69% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | Semiannual | 0.748 | +141.3% | 1.9% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | Semiannual | 0.31 | -46.9% | 0.78% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | Semiannual | 0.584 | +61.3% | 1.49% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | Semiannual | 0.362 | +1292.3% | 0.86% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | Semiannual | 0.026 | -96.3% | 0.05% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | Semiannual | 0.707 | 0% | 1.44% |
EEM Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, EEM's dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.11 USD by the current share price of 68.83.
As of September 2026, EEM paid a dividend of 1.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.351 USD.
EEM pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, EEM has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EEM for the next payments are between 0.479 (+36.5%) and 0.791 (+125.4%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.85%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.351 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Emerging Markets (EEM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for 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 17.5% per year. Strong growth: EEM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
EEM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.44%. If you bought EEM's shares at 45.69 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.44% 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: Emerging Markets has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
EEM's 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EEM is unknown.
EEM's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.60%. 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: 2026-09-11 02:37 UTC