KWT Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.807 | $80.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.807 | $80.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KWT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.614 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 12 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much KWT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 744 | $27,993 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,718 | $139,963 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,435 | $279,926 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.29%. $10,000 in KWT would currently pay about $429 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KWT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.807 | -35.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.256 | +55.1% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.81 | +67.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.483 | -67.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $1.478 | +13336.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.011 | -98.4% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.683 | -6.9% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.734 | -2.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.749 | -63.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $2.038 | +309.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.498 | +573.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.074 | — |
Payout risk check
KWT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 32/100).
Its share price moved -1.8% 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 Kuwait ETF
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI All Kuwait Select Size Liquidity Capped Index (the “underlying index”), which is designed to measure the performance of the Kuwait equity universe. The underlying index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index with a capping methodology applied to avoid concentration. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund. It may or may not hold all of the securities in the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 14, 2020. 12 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KWT distribution FAQ
When is KWT's next ex-distribution date?
KWT'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 $0.807 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does KWT pay distributions?
KWT pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.807 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is KWT's distribution yield?
KWT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.48%, based on $2.063 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.614 per share, is 4.29%.
How much does KWT pay per share?
KWT pays about $0.807 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.614 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $161.40 a year.
Has KWT grown or cut its distribution?
KWT has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +13.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of KWT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.29%, you would need about 744 shares of KWT (roughly $27,993 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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