EEMS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield
EEMS has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 2.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
3.20%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-0.71%
Consistency Lifetime
87.6%
Yield on Cost 5y
4.21%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
15
Dividend Rating
42.01%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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 | 1,126 M | 6.24% | 7.32% |
| EYLD | 674 M | 5.57% | 7.76% |
| EDIV | 1,069 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 | 1,170 M | 55.5% | 98.8% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Emerging Mkts
HEEM
Currency Hedged MSCI
4.12% Yield
4.12% Yield
JEMA
JPMorgan Emerging
3.01% Yield
3.01% Yield
AVES
Avantis Emerging
3.34% Yield
3.34% Yield
EMXC
MSCI Emerging Markets
3.08% Yield
3.08% Yield
XCEM
Columbia EM Core
3.38% Yield
3.38% Yield
DFEM
Dimensional Trust
2.50% Yield
2.50% Yield
EEMS Dividend History: Last 31 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 | 1.661 | 293.6% | 2.53% | |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | 0.422 | -66.4% | 0.67% | |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | Semiannual | 1.257 | 394.9% | 2.13% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | Semiannual | 0.254 | -79.3% | 0.42% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | Semiannual | 1.225 | 270.1% | 2.17% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | Semiannual | 0.331 | -16.6% | 0.63% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | Semiannual | 0.397 | 1067.6% | 0.8% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | Semiannual | 0.034 | -32% | 0.07% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | Semiannual | 0.05 | -97.1% | 0.08% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | Semiannual | 1.709 | 345.1% | 2.89% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | Semiannual | 0.384 | 717% | 0.61% |
| 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-06 | Semiannual | 0.047 | -94.1% | N/A |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | Semiannual | 0.796 | 179.3% | N/A |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | Semiannual | 0.285 | -66.5% | N/A |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | Semiannual | 0.851 | 146.7% | N/A |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | Semiannual | 0.345 | -56.4% | N/A |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | Semiannual | 0.792 | 62% | N/A |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-25 | Semiannual | 0.489 | -50.3% | N/A |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | Semiannual | 0.983 | 197% | N/A |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | Semiannual | 0.331 | -40.3% | N/A |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | Semiannual | 0.554 | 19.9% | N/A |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-28 | Semiannual | 0.462 | -20.9% | N/A |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | Semiannual | 0.584 | 58.7% | N/A | |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | Semiannual | 0.368 | -60.2% | N/A |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | Semiannual | 0.925 | 235.1% | N/A | |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-02 | Semiannual | 0.276 | -62.6% | N/A |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | Semiannual | 0.737 | 156.8% | N/A | |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-01 | 2013-07-05 | Semiannual | 0.287 | -81.7% | N/A |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | Semiannual | 1.569 | 127.4% | N/A | |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | Semiannual | 0.69 | 52.3% | N/A | |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-22 | Other | 0.453 | 0% | N/A |
EEMS Dividend FAQ
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) aims to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Index by allocating at least 80% of its net assets to the index’s constituent securities or to securities that are economically equivalent, thereby providing exposure to small-cap equities across emerging-market economies.
What is the Dividend Yield of EEMS?
As of February 2026, EEMS`s dividend yield is 3.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.08 USD by the current share price of 72.23.Does EEMS pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, EEMS paid a dividend of 2.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 1.661 USD.How often does EEMS pay dividends?
EEMS pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, EEMS has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.EEMS dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EEMS for the next 4 payments are between 0.523 (-68.5%) and 1.111 (-33.1%).This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.
Will EEMS pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.661 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI Emerging Markets (EEMS) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EEMS?
The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI Emerging Markets (EEMS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of EEMS?
EEMS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.71% per year.
Negative growth: EEMS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of EEMS?
EEMS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.21%. If you bought EEMS's shares at 49.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.21% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EEMS?
EEMS Payout Consistency is 87.6%.
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.
Moderately consistent: MSCI Emerging Markets has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does EEMS have a good Dividend Yield?
EEMS`s 3.20% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EEMS?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EEMS is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of EEMS?
EEMS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.01%. 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: 2026-01-30 14:22