EPP Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan 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 | $0.824 | $82.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.824 | $82.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EPP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.648 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EPP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 729 | $42,451 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,641 | $212,257 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,282 | $424,515 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.83%. $10,000 in EPP would currently pay about $283 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EPP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.824 | -21.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.046 | +21.8% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.859 | -11.2% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.967 | +37.9% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.701 | -27.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.966 | +18.5% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.815 | +15.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.709 | -38.9% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.16 | +293.2% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.295 | -76.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.269 | +104.3% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.621 | +13.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.547 | +0.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.543 | -43.2% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.956 | +13.5% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.842 | -27.8% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $1.167 | +34.4% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.868 | -29.3% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $1.228 | +62.4% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.756 | -16.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.906 | +37.1% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.661 | -28.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.927 | -2.6% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.952 | -15.9% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $1.132 | +46.8% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.771 | +840.2% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.082 | -90.7% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.883 | -6.3% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.942 | -14.8% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $1.106 | +26.3% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.876 | -10.0% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.973 | +31.0% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.743 | -24.6% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.986 | +74.5% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.565 | -29.6% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.802 | +27.9% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.627 | +28.7% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.487 | +240.6% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.143 | -91.7% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $2.429 Special | — |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $1.7323 | +40.5% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $1.2327 | +22.7% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $1.0043 | +499.0% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.1677 | +128.6% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.0733 | -75.1% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.294 | — |
Payout risk check
EPP's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 71/100).
Its share price moved +13.1% 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 Pacific ex Japan 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 underlying index consists of stocks from the following four countries or regions: Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. The underlying index include large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2002. 46 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EPP distribution FAQ
When is EPP's next ex-distribution date?
EPP'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 $0.824 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EPP pay distributions?
EPP pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.824 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EPP's distribution yield?
EPP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.21%, based on $1.87 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $58.30. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.648 per share, is 2.83%.
How much does EPP pay per share?
EPP pays about $0.824 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.648 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $164.80 a year.
Has EPP grown or cut its distribution?
EPP has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.9% a year (+2.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EPP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.83%, you would need about 729 shares of EPP (roughly $42,451 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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