EEMS Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.478 | $47.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.478 | $47.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EEMS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.956 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EEMS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,256 | $96,992 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,277 | $484,958 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,553 | $969,916 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.24%. $10,000 in EEMS would currently pay about $124 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EEMS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.478 | -71.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.661 | +293.6% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.422 | -66.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.257 | +394.9% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.254 | -79.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $1.225 | +270.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.331 | -16.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.397 | +1067.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.034 | -32.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.05 | -87.0% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.709 Special | — |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.384 | +717.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.047 | -94.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.796 | +179.3% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.285 | -66.5% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.851 | +146.7% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.345 | -56.4% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.792 | +62.0% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.489 | -50.3% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.983 | +197.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.331 | -40.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.554 | +19.9% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.462 | -20.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.584 | +58.7% |
Payout risk check
EEMS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 6/100).
Its share price moved +16.5% 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 Small-Cap ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is designed to measure the performance of equity securities of small-capitalization companies in emerging market countries.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2011. 32 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EEMS distribution FAQ
When is EEMS's next ex-distribution date?
EEMS's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.478 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EEMS pay distributions?
EEMS pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.478 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EEMS's distribution yield?
EEMS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.77%, based on $2.139 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $77.27. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.956 per share, is 1.24%.
How much does EEMS pay per share?
EEMS pays about $0.478 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.956 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $95.60 a year.
Has EEMS grown or cut its distribution?
EEMS has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.8% a year (+27.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EEMS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.24%, you would need about 1,256 shares of EEMS (roughly $96,992 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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