EZA Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI South Africa ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $1.434 | $143.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $1.434 | $143.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EZA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.868 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EZA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 419 | $26,418 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,093 | $132,092 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,185 | $264,184 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.54%. $10,000 in EZA would currently pay about $454 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EZA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.434 | +129.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $3.611 Special | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.626 | -74.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $2.415 | +285.2% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.627 | +23.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.506 | -25.7% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.681 | +3.7% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.657 | -34.2% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.998 | +117.9% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.458 | -6.7% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.491 | -72.3% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $1.771 | +174.6% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.645 | -51.0% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $4.705 Special | — |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $1.315 | +23.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $1.067 | +24.5% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.857 | +38.9% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.617 | +32.7% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.465 | -15.5% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.55 | -65.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $1.599 | +89.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.843 | +47.6% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.571 | -28.9% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.803 | +28.9% |
Payout risk check
EZA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
Its share price moved -1.5% 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 South Africa 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 is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the equity market in South Africa. The underlying index uses a capping methodology that limits the weight of any single “group entity” to a maximum of 25% of the underlying index weight. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2003. 42 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EZA distribution FAQ
When is EZA's next ex-distribution date?
EZA's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.434 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does EZA pay distributions?
EZA pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.434 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EZA's distribution yield?
EZA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.27%, based on $1.434 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $63.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.868 per share, is 4.54%.
How much does EZA pay per share?
EZA pays about $1.434 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.868 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $286.80 a year.
Has EZA grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 8.7% a year (-52.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EZA'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 EZA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.54%, you would need about 419 shares of EZA (roughly $26,418 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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