iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) Dividend History
EEMS latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.00%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.14paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2011paying since
- +13.1%5-year growth a year
EEMS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $214
- Each payment
- $107
- Value of the shares
- $7,120
- Yield
- 3.00%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.14 per share, before tax.
EEMS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EEMS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 32 payments).
EEMS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4780 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $2.08 | +37.9% | 3.09% | 2 |
| 2024 | $1.51 | −2.9% | 2.60% | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.56 | +261.0% | 2.69% | 2 |
| 2022 | $0.4310 | −79.9% | 0.89% | 2 |
| 2021 | $2.14 | +90.0% | 3.56% | 3 |
| 2020 | $1.13 | −5.7% | 2.14% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EEMS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $68.40 | 3.13% | $2.14 | 3.1% |
| 3 years ago | $52.16 | 4.10% | $5.30 | 10.2% |
| 5 years ago | $61.26 | 3.49% | $7.82 | 12.8% |
| 10 years ago | $43.87 | 4.88% | $13.68 | 31.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EEMS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEMS | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | 2.80% | 0.72% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
EEMS distribution history
32 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.4780 | −71.2% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $1.6610 | +293.6% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.4220 | −66.4% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $1.2570 | +394.9% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.2540 | −79.3% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $1.2250 | +270.1% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.3310 | −16.6% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.3970 | +1,067.6% |
Show all 32 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.0340 | −32.0% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | $0.0500 | −97.1% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $1.7090 | +345.1% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.3840 | +717.0% |
| 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-06 | $0.0470 | −94.1% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.7960 | +179.3% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.2850 | −66.5% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.8510 | +146.7% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.3450 | −56.4% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | $0.7920 | +62.0% |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-25 | $0.4890 | −50.3% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | $0.9830 | +197.0% |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | $0.3310 | −40.3% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | $0.5540 | +19.9% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-28 | $0.4620 | −20.9% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.5840 | +58.7% |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | $0.3680 | −60.2% |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-24 | $0.9250 | +235.1% |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-02 | $0.2760 | −62.6% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-30 | $0.7370 | +156.8% |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-01 | 2013-07-05 | $0.2870 | −81.7% |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-27 | $1.5690 | +127.4% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-28 | $0.6900 | +52.3% |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-22 | 2011-12-29 | $0.4530 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EEMS dividend overview
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.14 per share, a yield of 3.00% at the latest close of $71.20. In 2025 it paid $2.08 per share, up 37.9% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +13.1% a year and over ten years +8.1%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
Related: EEMS chart, EEMS performance, EEMS holdings, EEMS overview.
EEMS dividends FAQ
Does EEMS pay a dividend?
Yes. EEMS pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2011. The most recent was $0.4780 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the EEMS dividend yield?
EEMS paid $2.14 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.00% at the latest close of $71.20.
When is the next EEMS dividend?
The next semiannual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does EEMS pay dividends?
EEMS pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did EEMS pay in dividends in 2025?
EEMS paid $2.08 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EEMS pay?
100 shares of EEMS would have paid about $214 over the past 12 months, before tax.