iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) Dividend History
EZA latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 7.99%trailing 12-month yield
- $5.04paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2003paying since
- +11.9%5-year growth a year
EZA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $504
- Each payment
- $252
- Value of the shares
- $6,314
- Yield
- 7.99%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $5.04 per share, before tax.
EZA distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EZA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
EZA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.43 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $4.24 | +39.3% | 6.16% | 2 |
| 2024 | $3.04 | +156.3% | 7.26% | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.19 | −28.3% | 2.84% | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.66 | +74.4% | 3.90% | 2 |
| 2021 | $0.9490 | −60.7% | 2.05% | 2 |
| 2020 | $2.42 | −59.9% | 5.51% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EZA yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $64.93 | 7.77% | $5.04 | 7.8% |
| 3 years ago | $37.39 | 13.49% | $9.22 | 24.7% |
| 5 years ago | $48.71 | 10.36% | $12.01 | 24.7% |
| 10 years ago | $54.19 | 9.31% | $24.50 | 45.2% |
| 20 years ago | $48.28 | 10.45% | $43.37 | 89.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EZA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | 8.20% | 0.59% |
| 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.
EZA distribution history
42 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-22 | $1.4340 | −60.3% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-22 | $3.6110 | +476.8% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-23 | $0.6260 | −74.1% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $2.4150 | +285.2% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.6270 | +23.9% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.5060 | −25.7% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.6810 | +3.7% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.6570 | −34.2% |
Show all 42 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.9980 | +117.9% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $0.4580 | −6.7% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.4910 | −72.3% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $1.7710 | +174.6% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.6450 | −86.3% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $4.7050 | +257.8% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $1.3150 | +23.2% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | $1.0670 | +24.5% |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-25 | $0.8570 | +38.9% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | $0.6170 | +32.7% |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | $0.4650 | −15.5% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | $0.5500 | −65.6% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-28 | $1.5990 | +89.7% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.8430 | +47.6% |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | $0.5710 | −28.9% |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-24 | $0.8030 | +28.9% |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-02 | $0.6230 | −32.4% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-30 | $0.9210 | +41.0% |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-01 | 2013-07-05 | $0.6530 | −42.0% |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-27 | $1.1250 | +9.2% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-28 | $1.0300 | −3.4% |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-22 | 2011-12-29 | $1.0660 | +24.4% |
| 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-24 | 2011-06-28 | $0.8570 | −44.7% |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-30 | $1.5490 | +482.3% |
| 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-25 | 2010-06-29 | $0.2660 | −75.5% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-31 | $1.0870 | +10.1% |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-25 | 2009-06-29 | $0.9870 | +7.2% |
| 2008-12-23 | — | — | $0.9210 | −34.9% |
| 2008-06-25 | 2008-06-27 | 2008-06-30 | $1.4155 | +8.1% |
| 2007-12-20 | 2007-12-24 | 2008-01-02 | $1.3090 | +4.5% |
| 2006-12-20 | 2006-12-22 | 2006-12-29 | $1.2525 | +27.5% |
| 2005-12-23 | 2005-12-28 | 2005-12-30 | $0.9825 | +62.7% |
| 2004-12-23 | 2004-12-28 | 2004-12-30 | $0.6040 | +77.1% |
| 2003-12-22 | 2003-12-24 | 2004-01-02 | $0.3410 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EZA dividend overview
iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $5.04 per share, a yield of 7.99% at the latest close of $63.14. In 2025 it paid $4.24 per share, up 39.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +11.9% a year and over ten years +11.6%.
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.
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EZA dividends FAQ
Does EZA pay a dividend?
Yes. EZA pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2003. The most recent was $1.4340 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 22, 2026.
What is the EZA dividend yield?
EZA paid $5.04 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 7.99% at the latest close of $63.14.
When is the next EZA 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 EZA pay dividends?
EZA pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did EZA pay in dividends in 2025?
EZA paid $4.24 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EZA pay?
100 shares of EZA would have paid about $504 over the past 12 months, before tax.