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.

Yield 12m 2.40%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.68%
Consistency Lifetime 94.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.42%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 54.96%

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: 40.7%
Total Return 5y: 19.8%

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

EEM Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2025-12-19 0.763 68.8% 1.44%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-20 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 0.707 193.4% 1.44%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-16 Semiannual 0.241 -53.6% 0.44%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Semiannual 0.519 125.7% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-19 Semiannual 0.23 -75.2% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Semiannual 0.929 198.7% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-21 Semiannual 0.311 -46.7% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-24 Semiannual 0.584 101.4% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-06-25 Semiannual 0.29 -58.4% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Semiannual 0.697 263% N/A
2017-06-20 2017-06-22 2017-06-26 Semiannual 0.192 -51.5% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Semiannual 0.396 48.9% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-28 Semiannual 0.266 -46.9% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 Semiannual 0.501 66.4% N/A
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-01 Semiannual 0.301 -43.7% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 Semiannual 0.535 56.9% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-02 Semiannual 0.341 -6.8% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 Semiannual 0.366 -25.8% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-07-01 2013-07-05 Semiannual 0.493 3421.4% N/A
2012-12-27 2012-12-31 Other 0.014 -94.7% N/A
2012-12-18 2012-12-20 Semiannual 0.262 -44% N/A
2012-06-21 2012-06-25 Semiannual 0.468 34.9% N/A
2011-12-20 2011-12-22 Semiannual 0.347 -24.7% N/A
2011-06-22 2011-06-24 Semiannual 0.461 1744% N/A
2010-12-29 2010-12-31 Other 0.025 -93% N/A
2010-12-21 2010-12-23 Semiannual 0.359 37% N/A
2010-06-23 2010-06-25 Semiannual 0.262 2083.3% N/A
2009-12-29 2009-12-31 Other 0.012 -96.3% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 Semiannual 0.323 30.8% N/A
2009-06-23 2009-06-25 Semiannual 0.247 -27.4% N/A
2008-12-23 2008-12-26 Semiannual 0.34 -78.1% N/A
2008-06-25 2008-06-27 Semiannual 1.552 -20.3% N/A
2007-12-24 2007-12-27 Annual 1.947 23.8% N/A
2006-12-20 2006-12-22 Annual 1.573 59.2% N/A
2005-12-23 2005-12-28 Annual 0.988 -59.1% N/A
2004-12-23 2004-12-28 Other 2.413 1894.9% N/A
2003-12-31 2004-01-05 Other 0.121 -82.5% N/A
2003-12-22 2003-12-24 Other 0.693 0% N/A

EEM Dividend FAQ

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) commits at least 80% of its capital to the securities that compose its benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index, or to assets that are economically indistinguishable from those securities. The index tracks large- and mid-cap companies across a broad set of emerging economies, and its composition can evolve as market capitalizations shift.

What is the Dividend Yield of EEM?

As of February 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 60.07.

Does EEM pay a dividend?

As of February 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.

How often does EEM pay dividends?

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.

EEM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EEM for the next 4 payments are between 0.148 (-80.6%) and 0.472 (-38.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EEM pay dividends in 2026?

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.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EEM?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of EEM?

EEM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.68% per year.
Strong growth: EEM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EEM?

EEM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.42%. If you bought EEM's shares at 50.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EEM?

EEM Payout Consistency is 94.0%. 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.

Does EEM have a good Dividend Yield?

EEM`s 2.40% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EEM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EEM is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of EEM?

EEM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.96%. 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: 2026-02-02 02:15