EEM Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.351 | $35.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 279 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.351 | $35.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.702 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,710 | $117,675 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,548 | $588,376 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,095 | $1,176,752 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.02%. $10,000 in EEM would currently pay about $102 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.351 | -54.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.763 | +68.8% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.452 | -37.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.727 | +150.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.29 | -61.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.748 | +141.3% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.31 | -46.9% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.584 | +61.3% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.362 | +1292.3% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.026 | -96.3% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.707 | +193.4% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.241 | -53.6% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.519 | +125.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.23 | -75.2% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.929 | +198.7% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.311 | -46.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.584 | +101.4% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.29 | -58.4% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.697 | +263.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.192 | -51.5% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.396 | +48.9% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.266 | -46.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.501 | +66.4% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.301 | -43.7% |
Payout risk check
EEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +38.1% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2003. 47 payments tracked.
EEM distribution FAQ
When is EEM's next ex-distribution date?
EEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.351 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EEM pay distributions?
EEM pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.351 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EEM's distribution yield?
EEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.62%, based on $1.114 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $68.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.702 per share, is 1.02%.
How much does EEM pay per share?
EEM pays about $0.351 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.702 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $70.20 a year.
Has EEM grown or cut its distribution?
EEM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.9% a year (-5.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.02%, you would need about 1,710 shares of EEM (roughly $117,675 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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