EEM is iShares's iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fun (Diversified Emerging Mkts). Trading at $67.15. Current dividend yield: 1.04%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.70 |
| Current yield | 1.04% |
| Payment frequency | Semi-Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 15, 2026(in 103 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3508 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 10.15% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 8.69% |
| Expense ratio | 0.72% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $28.10B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | $0.3508 |
| 2025-12-16 | $0.7633 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.4516 |
| 2024-12-17 | $0.7274 |
About EEM
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
Frequently asked
What is EEM's dividend yield?
EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fun) currently has a dividend yield of 1.04%, which works out to about $0.70 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EEM's next ex-dividend date?
EEM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 103 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EEM last pay a dividend?
EEM's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 18, 2026.
How often does EEM pay dividends?
EEM pays dividends on a semi-annually schedule.
How fast is EEM growing its dividend?
EEM has been growing its dividend at a 8.69% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.