EWY Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

EWY has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.28%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.95%
Consistency Lifetime 75.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.46%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 44.32%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 130.9%
Total Return 5y: 50.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Miscellaneous Region

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GXG 141 M 8.04% 12.4%
EZA 753 M 6.68% 11.1%
EPOL 557 M 5.15% 10.5%
GREK 320 M 3.63% 11.0%
EWN 315 M 5.17% 7.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IZRL 140 M 68.6% 37.1%
EPOL 557 M 56.6% 88.0%
EWN 315 M 54.0% 85.5%
EIRL 70 M 43.9% 89.5%
EZA 753 M 45.4% 87.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Miscellaneous Region

EZA
MSCI South Africa
 6.68% Yield
GXG
MSCI Colombia
 8.04% Yield
EPOL
MSCI Poland
 5.15% Yield
EWN
MSCI Netherlands
 5.17% Yield
GREK
MSCI Greece
 3.63% Yield
EWW
MSCI Mexico
 3.75% Yield

EWY Dividend History: Last 29 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2025-12-19 2.037 56.9% 2.28%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-20 Annual 1.298 -21.4% 2.43%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-27 Annual 1.651 136.9% 2.58%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-19 Annual 0.697 -58.5% 1.19%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-17 Annual 1.679 166.5% 2.14%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-18 Annual 0.63 -51.8% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-20 Annual 1.308 65.6% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-24 Semiannual 0.79 -63.7% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Semiannual 2.176 237.4% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Semiannual 0.645 -46.3% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Semiannual 1.202 81.3% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2014-12-24 Semiannual 0.663 -26.2% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-30 Semiannual 0.898 146% N/A
2012-12-18 2012-12-20 2012-12-27 Semiannual 0.365 -2.1% N/A
2011-12-20 2011-12-22 2011-12-29 Semiannual 0.373 14.1% N/A
2011-06-22 0.327 93.5% N/A
2010-12-21 2010-12-23 2010-12-30 Semiannual 0.169 -38.1% N/A
2010-06-23 2010-06-25 2010-06-29 Semiannual 0.273 139.5% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-31 Semiannual 0.114 -43.3% N/A
2009-06-23 2009-06-25 2009-06-29 Semiannual 0.201 6.3% N/A
2008-12-23 2008-12-26 2008-12-31 Semiannual 0.189 -69.1% N/A
2008-06-25 2008-06-27 2008-06-30 Semiannual 0.612 65.9% N/A
2007-12-24 2007-12-27 2008-01-04 Annual 0.369 10.8% N/A
2006-12-20 2006-12-22 2006-12-29 Other 0.333 28.1% N/A
2005-12-23 2005-12-28 2005-12-30 Annual 0.26 160% N/A
2004-12-23 2004-12-28 2004-12-30 Annual 0.1 19% N/A
2003-12-31 2004-01-05 2004-01-07 Other 0.084 -44.7% N/A
2003-12-22 2003-12-24 2004-01-02 Other 0.152 46.2% N/A
2001-08-24 2001-08-28 2001-08-31 Other 0.104 0% N/A

EWY Dividend FAQ

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) commits at least 80% of its net assets to the securities that comprise its benchmark index, or to assets that closely replicate their economic profile, ensuring tight tracking of the index’s performance.

What is the Dividend Yield of EWY?

As of February 2026, EWY`s dividend yield is 2.28%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 124.71.

Does EWY pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EWY paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 and the payout was 2.037 USD.

How often does EWY pay dividends?

EWY pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, EWY has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.

EWY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EWY for the next 4 payments are between 1.501 (-26.3%) and 1.709 (-16.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EWY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.037 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI South Korea (EWY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EWY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI South Korea (EWY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EWY?

EWY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.95% per year.
Strong growth: EWY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EWY?

EWY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.46%. If you bought EWY's shares at 82.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EWY?

EWY Payout Consistency is 75.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: MSCI South Korea has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EWY have a good Dividend Yield?

EWY`s 2.28% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EWY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EWY is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of EWY?

EWY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:15