iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) Dividend History
KWT latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 6.01%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.06paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2020paying since
- +94.6%5-year growth a year
KWT dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $206
- Each payment
- $103
- Value of the shares
- $3,432
- Yield
- 6.01%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.06 per share, before tax.
KWT distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
KWT distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
KWT distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8070 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $2.07 | +5.4% | 5.40% | 2 |
| 2024 | $1.96 | +182.6% | 6.09% | 2 |
| 2023 | $0.6940 | −53.2% | 2.26% | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.48 | −41.5% | 4.49% | 2 |
| 2021 | $2.54 | +3,327.0% | 7.65% | 2 |
| 2020partial | $0.0740 | — | 0.27% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
KWT yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $39.98 | 5.16% | $2.06 | 5.2% |
| 3 years ago | $29.67 | 6.95% | $4.84 | 16.3% |
| 5 years ago | $34.62 | 5.96% | $9.05 | 26.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
KWT yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWT | iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 5.77% | 0.70% |
| 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.
KWT distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-22 | $0.8070 | −35.7% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-22 | $1.2560 | +55.1% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-23 | $0.8100 | +67.7% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $0.4830 | −67.3% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $1.4780 | +13,336.4% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.0110 | −98.4% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.6830 | −6.9% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.7340 | −2.0% |
Show all 12 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.7490 | −63.2% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $2.0380 | +309.2% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.4980 | +573.0% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.0740 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
KWT dividend overview
iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.06 per share, a yield of 6.01% at the latest close of $34.32. In 2025 it paid $2.07 per share, up 5.4% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +94.6% a year.
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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KWT dividends FAQ
Does KWT pay a dividend?
Yes. KWT pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2020. The most recent was $0.8070 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 22, 2026.
What is the KWT dividend yield?
KWT paid $2.06 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 6.01% at the latest close of $34.32.
When is the next KWT 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 KWT pay dividends?
KWT pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did KWT pay in dividends in 2025?
KWT paid $2.07 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of KWT pay?
100 shares of KWT would have paid about $206 over the past 12 months, before tax.