LEMB Distribution History & Yield
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 66 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 126 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 186 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 216 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 246 days) | May 27, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 306 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 336 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $1.015 | $101.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LEMB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $13.195 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LEMB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 99 | $4,267 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 493 | $21,335 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 986 | $42,670 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 28.12%. $10,000 in LEMB would currently pay about $2,812 a year ($234 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LEMB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $1.015 | +106.3% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.492 | +64.0% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +1775.0% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $1.526 Special | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | — | $1.927 Special | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $1.489 Special | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | — | $1.489 Special | — |
| Jul 1, 2015 | — | $0.016 | -27.3% |
| Jun 1, 2015 | — | $0.022 | -26.7% |
| May 1, 2015 | — | $0.03 | -6.2% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | — | $0.032 | -53.6% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | — | $0.069 | -23.3% |
| Feb 2, 2015 | — | $0.09 | -46.4% |
| Dec 1, 2014 | — | $0.168 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2014 | — | $0.168 | +12.0% |
| Oct 1, 2014 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2014 | — | $0.15 | +328.6% |
| Aug 1, 2014 | — | $0.035 | -56.2% |
| Jul 1, 2014 | — | $0.08 | -4.8% |
| Jun 2, 2014 | — | $0.084 | -16.8% |
| May 1, 2014 | — | $0.101 | +1.0% |
| Apr 1, 2014 | — | $0.10 | -28.6% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2014 | — | $0.14 | +70.7% |
Payout risk check
LEMB's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 0/100).
Its share price moved +6.3% 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 Local Currency 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 local currency-denominated sovereign bond markets of emerging market countries. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 1, 2011. 49 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LEMB distribution FAQ
When is LEMB's next ex-distribution date?
LEMB's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.015 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does LEMB pay distributions?
LEMB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.015 per share with an ex-date of Dec 19, 2025.
What is LEMB's distribution yield?
LEMB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.34%, based on $1.015 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $12.18 per share, is 28.12%.
How much does LEMB pay per share?
LEMB pays about $1.015 per share each month, which works out to roughly $12.18 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1,218.00 a year.
Has LEMB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, LEMB'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 LEMB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 28.12%, you would need about 99 shares of LEMB (roughly $4,267 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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