iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Semi-annual
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.14
- Forward yield
- 2.87%
- Growth streak
- 1 years
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF pays distributions on a semi-annual schedule, primarily in June and December. Its most recent ex-distribution date was June 15, 2026, with a payment of $0.477891 per share paid on June 18, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, total distributions reached $2.1388 per share, offering a yield of 2.83% at a share price of $75.59. The fund currently holds a distribution growth streak of 1 year.
Distributions vary from period to period, with December payouts historically larger than June payments. Complete calendar-year totals show $1.128036 per share in 2020 across three payments, followed by $2.143140 in 2021. Annual totals were $0.431553 in 2022 and $1.556272 in 2023. Annual distribution totals then reached $1.510509 in 2024 and $2.083314 in 2025.
Individual semi-annual distributions in the record range from $0.034148 in June 2022 to $1.7088 in December 2021. In 2026, the June payment reached $0.477891 per share. If the fund maintains its regular schedule, the next distribution will occur in December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.48 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.66 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.42 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.26 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $1.23 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.33 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.40 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.03 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 5, 2022 | $0.05 |
| — | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.71 |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.38 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.80 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.29 |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.85 |
Frequently asked questions
Does iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) pay a distribution?
Yes. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.48 per share.
What is EEMS's distribution yield?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF paid $2.14 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.87% at the last price of $74.56. Click here to learn more
When is EEMS's most recent ex-distribution date?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Jun 15, 2026, payable on Jun 18, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has EEMS been raising its distribution?
Yes — iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF has increased its distribution for 1 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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