HYEM Dividend History & Analysis | 6.7% Yield

HYEM has a dividend yield of 6.7% and paid 1.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.70%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.66%
Consistency Lifetime 94.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.93%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 60.18%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Emerging Markets Bond

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XEMD 817 M 6.85% 8.46%
EMHY 567 M 6.75% 7.12%
EMBD 303 M 6.14% 6.31%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
XEMD 817 M 31.2% 100%
EMHC 239 M 15.4% 100%
VWOB 5,829 M 6.24% 97.2%
CEMB 400 M 7.13% 96.7%
EMB 16,703 M 3.07% 93.0%

HYEM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-29 2025-12-29 2025-12-31 0.1129 3.6% 0.57%
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-03 0.109 -6.8% 0.55%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-06 0.117 11.5% 0.58%
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-06 0.1049 -6.7% 0.52%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-05 0.1124 -2.9% 0.56%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-06 0.1158 14.4% 0.58%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-07 0.1012 -8.7% 0.51%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-05 Monthly 0.1108 0.3% 0.57%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-06 Monthly 0.1105 -9.8% 0.57%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-04 Monthly 0.1225 24.9% 0.63%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-06 Monthly 0.0981 -11.5% 0.49%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-06 Monthly 0.1109 -7% 0.57%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2024-12-30 Monthly 0.1193 15.5% 0.61%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-05 Monthly 0.1033 -6.7% 0.53%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-06 Monthly 0.1107 9.3% 0.57%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-04 Monthly 0.1013 2.2% 0.51%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-06 Monthly 0.0991 -6% 0.51%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-06 Monthly 0.1054 2.7% 0.54%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-05 Monthly 0.1026 -2.9% 0.54%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-06 Monthly 0.1057 24.9% 0.55%
2024-05-01 2024-05-02 2024-05-07 Monthly 0.0846 -21.4% 0.45%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-05 Monthly 0.1076 12.9% 0.57%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-07 Monthly 0.0953 -3.6% 0.5%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-07 Monthly 0.0989 -6.9% 0.53%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2023-12-29 Monthly 0.1062 25.2% 0.57%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-07 Monthly 0.0848 8.4% 0.47%
2023-11-01 2023-11-02 2023-11-07 Monthly 0.0782 -21.8% 0.45%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-06 Monthly 0.1 0.5% 0.56%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-09-08 Monthly 0.0995 -3.2% 0.55%
2023-08-01 2023-08-02 2023-08-10 Monthly 0.1028 2.9% 0.57%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-07 Monthly 0.0999 -11.2% 0.55%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-07 Monthly 0.1125 27.3% 0.63%
2023-05-01 2023-05-02 2023-05-05 Monthly 0.0884 -14.8% 0.49%
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-10 Monthly 0.1037 19.5% 0.56%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-07 Monthly 0.0868 -11.2% 0.47%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-02-07 Monthly 0.0978 3.4% 0.52%
2022-12-28 2022-12-29 2022-12-30 Monthly 0.0946 4.1% 0.52%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-07 Monthly 0.0909 -10.2% 0.5%
2022-11-01 2022-11-02 2022-11-07 Monthly 0.1012 21.2% 0.62%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-07 Monthly 0.0835 12.4% 0.49%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-08 Monthly 0.0743 -37.6% 0.42%
2022-08-01 2022-08-02 2022-08-05 Monthly 0.119 0.8% 0.67%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-08 Monthly 0.118 10.1% 0.66%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-07 Monthly 0.1072 4% 0.57%
2022-05-02 2022-05-03 2022-05-06 Monthly 0.1031 -1.8% 0.53%
2022-04-01 2022-04-04 2022-04-07 Monthly 0.105 11.1% 0.52%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-07 Monthly 0.0945 9% 0.46%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-02-07 Monthly 0.0867 -21.8% 0.4%
2021-12-29 2021-12-30 2021-12-31 Monthly 0.1108 10.5% 0.49%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-07 Monthly 0.1003 0% 0.45%

HYEM Dividend FAQ

The VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) invests at least 80% of its assets in U.S.-dollar-denominated, below-investment-grade bonds issued by non-sovereign emerging-market companies, tracking a benchmark that covers both domestic and Eurobond markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of HYEM?

As of February 2026, HYEM`s dividend yield is 6.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.22 USD by the current share price of 20.14.

Does HYEM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HYEM paid a dividend of 1.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-29 and the payout was 0.1129 USD.

How often does HYEM pay dividends?

HYEM pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, HYEM has issued 11 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-29.

HYEM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HYEM for the next 4 payments are between 0.103 (-8.8%) and 0.104 (-7.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will HYEM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1129 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Emerging Markets High (HYEM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HYEM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Emerging Markets High (HYEM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HYEM?

HYEM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.66% per year.
Strong growth: HYEM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HYEM?

HYEM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.93%. If you bought HYEM's shares at 17.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HYEM?

HYEM Payout Consistency is 94.6%. 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 High has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HYEM have a good Dividend Yield?

HYEM`s 6.70% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HYEM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HYEM is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HYEM?

HYEM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.18%. 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: 2026-01-29 02:39