EFA Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

EFA has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 3.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.55%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.54%
Consistency Lifetime 92.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.04%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 57.70%

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: 32.6%
Total Return 5y: 59.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Foreign Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NUDM 665 M 7.52% 10.9%
DBEF 8,513 M 5.91% 10.2%
HEFA 6,919 M 4.57% 8.18%
IMTM 3,759 M 4.84% 6.93%
DMXF 679 M 4.91% 6.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PIEQ 1,259 M 1,000% 83.3%
EDGI 179 M 300% 100%
CGIC 1,208 M 220% 100%
APIE 991 M 181% 100%
ILOW 1,617 M 157% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Foreign Large Blend

NUDM
NuShares Trust - Nuveen
 7.52% Yield
JIRE
J.P. Morgan
 3.02% Yield
LCTD
BlackRock World ex U.S.
 3.79% Yield
APIE
Trust Professional
 3.71% Yield
IDMO
S&P International
 3.91% Yield
HFXI
IQ 50 Percent Hedged
 4.43% Yield

EFA 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 Semiannual 1.728 13.8% 1.82%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-20 Semiannual 1.519 43.7% 1.72%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-20 Semiannual 1.057 -24.1% 1.37%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-17 Semiannual 1.393 49.6% 1.77%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-27 Semiannual 0.931 -29% 1.25%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-13 Semiannual 1.311 389.2% 1.84%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-19 Semiannual 0.268 -82.1% 0.39%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-15 Semiannual 1.498 819% 2.22%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-05 Semiannual 0.163 -87.9% 0.21%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-17 Semiannual 1.352 22.7% 1.75%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-16 Semiannual 1.102 58.8% 1.37%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Semiannual 0.694 -19.1% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-19 Semiannual 0.858 10.6% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Semiannual 0.776 -43.6% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-21 Semiannual 1.376 115.7% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-24 Semiannual 0.638 -52.9% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-06-25 Semiannual 1.354 82.2% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Semiannual 0.743 -30% N/A
2017-06-20 2017-06-22 2017-06-26 Semiannual 1.062 78.2% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Semiannual 0.596 -49.3% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-28 Semiannual 1.175 131.3% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Semiannual 0.508 -54.3% N/A
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-01 Semiannual 1.111 89.9% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2014-12-24 Semiannual 0.585 -65.1% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-02 Semiannual 1.676 203.6% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-30 Semiannual 0.552 -52.1% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-07-01 2013-07-05 Semiannual 1.152 88.9% N/A
2012-12-18 2012-12-20 2012-12-27 Semiannual 0.61 -46.9% N/A
2012-06-21 2012-06-25 2012-06-28 Semiannual 1.149 101.9% N/A
2011-12-20 2011-12-22 2011-12-29 Semiannual 0.569 -50.1% N/A
2011-06-22 2011-06-24 2011-06-28 Semiannual 1.141 112.1% N/A
2010-12-21 2010-12-23 2010-12-30 Semiannual 0.538 -37.4% N/A
2010-06-23 2010-06-25 2010-06-29 Semiannual 0.859 73.2% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-31 Semiannual 0.496 -47.5% N/A
2009-06-23 2009-06-25 2009-06-29 Semiannual 0.945 74.7% N/A
2008-12-23 2008-12-26 2008-12-31 Semiannual 0.541 -58.6% N/A
2008-06-25 2008-06-27 2008-06-30 Semiannual 1.308 -34.6% N/A
2007-12-24 2007-12-27 2008-01-04 Annual 2 30.5% N/A
2006-12-21 2006-12-26 2006-12-28 Annual 1.533 38.1% N/A
2005-12-23 2005-12-28 2005-12-30 Annual 1.11 -53.9% N/A
2004-12-23 2004-12-28 2004-12-30 Annual 2.409 53.6% N/A
2003-12-22 2003-12-24 2004-01-02 Annual 1.568 233.6% N/A
2003-12-16 0.47 -75% N/A
2002-12-23 2002-12-26 2003-01-02 Other 1.882 2195.4% N/A
2001-12-24 0.082 -50.6% N/A
2001-10-02 2001-10-04 2001-10-11 Other 0.166 0% N/A

EFA Dividend FAQ

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSE ARCA:EFA) seeks to track the MSCI EAFE Index by investing at least 80 % of its net assets in the index’s constituent securities or in securities that are economically equivalent, delivering exposure to large- and mid-cap equities across developed markets outside the United States and Canada.

What is the Dividend Yield of EFA?

As of February 2026, EFA`s dividend yield is 3.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.25 USD by the current share price of 102.61.

Does EFA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EFA paid a dividend of 3.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 1.728 USD.

How often does EFA pay dividends?

EFA pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, EFA has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.

EFA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EFA for the next 4 payments are between 0.934 (-45.9%) and 0.983 (-43.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EFA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.728 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI EAFE (EFA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EFA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI EAFE (EFA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EFA?

EFA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.54% per year.
Strong growth: EFA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EFA?

EFA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.04%. If you bought EFA's shares at 64.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.25 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EFA?

EFA Payout Consistency is 92.3%. 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 EAFE has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EFA have a good Dividend Yield?

EFA`s 3.55% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EFA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EFA is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of EFA?

EFA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.70%. 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: 2026-02-06 03:13