# iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) — Dividends

EFA · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/efa/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $3.36 |
| Forward yield | 3.25% |
| Growth streak | 4 years |

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a fund that pays distributions twice a year. Its most recent distribution was $1.64 per share, with an ex-date of June 15, 2026 and a pay date of June 18, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $3.36 per share, a yield of about 3.22% at a share price of $104.55.

The history shown goes back to December 2019. Regular distributions have ex-dates in June and December, and the amounts vary a lot. They ranged from $0.27 in December 2022 to $1.73 in December 2025. In December 2021 the table also lists a second, smaller distribution of $0.16, with an ex-date of December 30. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $1.77 in 2022, $2.24 in 2023, $2.45 in 2024 and $3.25 in 2025. The 2025 total was about 33% above 2024 and about 84% above 2022. The source counts a growth streak of four consecutive calendar years.

Ex-dates have recently fallen in mid-June and mid-December, with payment three to six days later. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid a few days after that.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $1.64 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.73 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $1.52 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.06 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $1.39 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.93 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $1.31 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.27 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $1.50 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 5, 2022 | $0.16 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.35 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $1.10 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.69 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.86 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.78 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $1.64 per share.

### What is EFA's distribution yield?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF paid $3.36 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.25% at the last price of $103.67. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is EFA's most recent ex-distribution date?

iShares MSCI EAFE 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has EFA been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has increased its distribution for 4 consecutive calendar years.

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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.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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