EMXC Dividend Yield 2026: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

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Data last updated: Nov 01, 2026

Dividend Yield: 2.14%

Dividend Frequency: annually

Years of Dividend History: 10

About iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF Dividend

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF dividend reflects a fund that tracks large and mid-cap equities across emerging markets globally, with Chinese companies explicitly excluded. EMXC currently yields 1.94%, paying $1.9238 per share on a trailing annual basis. The fund pays annually, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026. A beta of 1.19 means the fund moves more than the broader market, so it suits dividend investors who can tolerate price swings in exchange for emerging market exposure.

Dividend Safety

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). The payout level is determined by the dividends generated by the large and mid-cap emerging market equities the fund holds, not by a corporate earnings decision. For iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF dividend safety, the key risk is that distributions depend entirely on what the underlying holdings pay out, and emerging market dividends can be volatile year to year, as the history table shows.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.9% per year from 2018 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.2017 to $2.0471 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 38.6% in 2019, but the data also includes at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear. For income investors, 7.9% annualized growth is meaningful, but the swings between years mean the actual payment in any given year can disappoint.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+14.8%	$1.35 (2022)	$2.05 (2025)

Is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

EMXC fits dividend investors who want emerging market equity exposure and are willing to accept payment variability. The yield is classified as low (below 2%), though at 1.94% it sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 1.41%, which means the current yield is elevated relative to its own history. Growth at 7.9% per year is the stronger part of the story. The trade-off is clear: a beta of 1.19 and a history that includes meaningful year-over-year declines mean neither the price nor the annual payment is predictable. Income investors who prioritize stability will find the variability uncomfortable.

Recent iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$0.5880
2025-12-16	$1.3357
2025-06-16	$0.7114
2024-12-17	$0.9999
2024-06-11	$0.4910
2023-12-20	$0.6371
2023-06-07	$0.3760
2022-12-13	$0.8458
2022-06-09	$0.5071
2021-12-30	$0.0425

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.5880
2025	$2.0471
2024	$1.4909
2023	$1.0131
2022	$1.3529

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does EMXC pay dividends?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) pays dividends annually — 1 time per year.

Does EMXC pay monthly dividends?

No — iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) pays annually, not monthly.

What is EMXC's dividend yield?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) currently yields 2.14% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. The data window runs from 2018 to 2025, so this reflects only the period on record, not the fund's entire history.

How fast has iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF grown its dividend?

The fund has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% per year from 2018 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.2017 to $2.0471 over that period, though individual years varied widely.

Is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

The yield of 1.94% is classified as low (below 2%), which limits its appeal as a pure income holding. The 7.9% annual dividend growth rate is the stronger characteristic, making it more relevant for investors who prioritize growing payments over high current income.

What type of investor is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF best suited for?

EMXC suits dividend investors who want exposure to large and mid-cap emerging market equities outside China and can accept year-to-year payment variability. A beta of 1.19 and a history that includes dividend declines make it a poor fit for investors who need predictable income.

How does iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 1.94%, the current yield is above the fund's 5-year average of 1.41%. That means investors buying EMXC stock today are getting a higher yield relative to price than the fund's recent historical norm.

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