EMHY Distribution History & Yield
iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.219 | $21.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.628 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMHY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 457 | $18,301 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,284 | $91,507 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,567 | $183,014 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.56%. $10,000 in EMHY would currently pay about $656 a year ($55 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMHY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.229 | +2.7% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.223 | -0.9% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.225 | +1.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.222 | -0.9% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.224 | +2.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.218 | +0.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.216 | +1.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.213 | +1.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.209 | +0.5% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.208 | -4.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.217 | -3.1% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.224 | +5.7% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.212 | +0.5% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.211 | -0.9% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.213 | -2.3% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.218 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.218 | -1.4% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.221 | +3.3% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.214 | -19.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.266 | +183.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.094 | -58.4% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.226 | +9.7% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.206 | -8.4% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.225 | +6.6% |
Payout risk check
EMHY's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved +1.1% 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 J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The index tracks the performance of below investment-grade U.S. dollar-denominated, emerging market fixed and floating-rate debt securities issued by corporate, sovereign, and quasi-sovereign entities.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Emerging Markets Bond. First distribution on our records: Jun 1, 2012. 171 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMHY distribution FAQ
When is EMHY's next ex-distribution date?
EMHY's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.219 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does EMHY pay distributions?
EMHY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.229 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is EMHY's distribution yield?
EMHY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.56%, based on $2.628 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.628 per share, is 6.56%.
How much does EMHY pay per share?
EMHY pays about $0.219 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.628 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $262.80 a year.
Has EMHY grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EMHY's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of EMHY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.56%, you would need about 457 shares of EMHY (roughly $18,301 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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