HEWJ Dividend History & Analysis | 5.3% Yield

HEWJ has a dividend yield of 5.3% and paid 2.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.26%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 35.18%
Consistency Lifetime 78.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.12%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 63.87%

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: 34.8%
Total Return 5y: 129.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Japan Stock

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EWJV 677 M 5.51% 8.89%
BBJP 15,041 M 5.34% 7.13%
FLJP 2,937 M 5.23% 6.82%
EWJ 19,065 M 4.60% 5.91%
JPXN 189 M 3.21% 4.10%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
EWJV 677 M 34.0% 93.0%
EWJ 19,065 M 27.3% 77.6%
BBJP 15,041 M 22.1% 87.2%
SCJ 224 M 19.5% 85.0%
FLJP 2,937 M 26.0% 88.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Japan Stock

EWJV
MSCI Japan Value
 5.51% Yield
FLJP
FTSE Japan
 5.23% Yield
SCJ
MSCI Japan Small-Cap
 3.25% Yield
JPXN
JPX-Nikkei 400
 3.21% Yield

HEWJ Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-23 2025-12-23 2025-12-29 1.975 595.4% 3.73%
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 2025-12-05 0.284 -33.8% 0.53%
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-08 0.429 -33.8% 0.98%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-26 Semiannual 0.648 123.4% 1.56%
2024-07-02 2024-07-02 2024-07-08 Semiannual 0.29 -43.9% 0.66%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Semiannual 0.517 172.1% 1.49%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-10 Semiannual 0.19 134.6% 0.56%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Semiannual 0.081 -99.3% 0.31%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-08 Semiannual 12.042 3360.3% 43.73%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-11 Semiannual 0.348 -32.7% 0.95%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-30 Semiannual 0.517 79.5% 1.31%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Semiannual 0.288 132.3% 0.74%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Semiannual 0.124 -59.6% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-09 Semiannual 0.307 -22.3% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2019-12-31 Semiannual 0.395 -24% N/A
2019-07-02 2019-07-03 2019-07-09 Semiannual 0.52 344.4% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-04 Semiannual 0.117 -56.5% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-07-10 Semiannual 0.269 35.2% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-04 Semiannual 0.199 -2.5% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-12 Semiannual 0.204 -23.6% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-04 Semiannual 0.267 4.7% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-07-12 Semiannual 0.255 39.3% N/A
2015-12-28 2015-12-30 2016-01-04 Semiannual 0.183 -68.8% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-08 Other 0.587 264.6% N/A
2015-07-02 2015-07-07 2015-07-09 Semiannual 0.161 -61% N/A
2014-12-26 2014-12-30 2015-01-02 Semiannual 0.413 142.9% N/A
2014-07-02 2014-07-07 2014-07-09 Other 0.17 0% N/A

HEWJ Dividend FAQ

HEWJ is an ETF that invests at least 80% of its assets in components of its underlying index. This index tracks large and mid-cap Japanese equities. The fund hedges currency risk to the U.S. dollar monthly. Japans equity market is a developed market, characterized by global export-oriented companies.

What is the Dividend Yield of HEWJ?

As of March 2026, HEWJ`s dividend yield is 5.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.69 USD by the current share price of 55.57.

Does HEWJ pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, HEWJ paid a dividend of 2.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 1.975 USD.

How often does HEWJ pay dividends?

HEWJ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HEWJ has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-23.

HEWJ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HEWJ for the next payments are between 0.366 (-81.5%) and 1.06 (-46.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.57%.

Will HEWJ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.975 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Currency Hedged MSCI (HEWJ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HEWJ?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of HEWJ?

HEWJ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 35.2% per year.
Strong growth: HEWJ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HEWJ?

HEWJ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.1%. If you bought HEWJ's shares at 24.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HEWJ?

HEWJ Payout Consistency is 78.5%. 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: Currency Hedged MSCI has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HEWJ have a good Dividend Yield?

HEWJ`s 5.26% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HEWJ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HEWJ is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HEWJ?

HEWJ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.87%. 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: 2026-03-25 02:41