EZA Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI South Africa Index Fund
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $1.434 | $143.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 282 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 | $29,975 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,093 | $149,874 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,185 | $299,749 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.00%. $10,000 in EZA would currently pay about $400 a year ($33 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% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.623 | -32.4% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.921 | +41.0% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.653 | -42.0% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $1.125 | +9.2% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $1.03 | -3.4% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $1.066 | +24.4% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.857 | -44.7% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $1.549 | +482.3% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.266 | -75.5% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $1.087 | +10.1% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.987 | +7.2% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.921 | -34.9% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $1.4155 | +8.1% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $1.309 | +4.5% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $1.2525 | +27.5% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.9825 | +62.7% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.604 | +77.1% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.341 | — |
Payout risk check
EZA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
Its share price moved +24.2% 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 Index Fund
First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2003. 42 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 98 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 2.00%, based on $1.434 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.64. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.868 per share, is 4.00%.
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 4.00%, you would need about 419 shares of EZA (roughly $29,975 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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