IEFA Dividend Yield 2026: iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) pays a $3.29 annual dividend ($0.82 quarterly), yielding 3.27% at $100.49/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.27%

Annual Dividend: $3.29 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 15

About iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Dividend

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF dividend comes from a BlackRock-managed fund that tracks the MSCI EAFE IMI Index, giving investors exposure to public equity markets across developed regions outside the US and Canada. IEFA currently yields 3.27%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $3.2887 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 15, 2026. A beta of 0.89 makes this fund slightly less volatile than the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who want international equity exposure with moderate price swings.

Dividend Safety

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income generated by its underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF dividend safety depends on the income produced by the diversified international equities the fund holds across growth and value stocks of varying market capitalizations. The primary pressure point is that dividend income from international equities can fluctuate with currency movements, corporate earnings cycles, and the composition of the MSCI EAFE IMI Index itself.

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.6% per year from 2013 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.3150 in 2013 to $3.1771 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 30.4% in 2014, though the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, reflecting the variability typical of a pass-through fund tied to international equity income.

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+24.0%	$1.67 (2022)	$3.18 (2025)
5-Year	+19.3%	$1.31 (2020)	$3.18 (2025)
10-Year	+8.3%	$1.43 (2015)	$3.18 (2025)

Is iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

IEFA fits income-focused investors who want international developed-market equity exposure paired with a yield that currently sits well above its own historical norms. The yield is classified as moderate (2–4%) at 3.27%, but that figure runs meaningfully ahead of the 5-year average of 2.39%, which means current buyers are locking in a higher income rate than the fund has typically offered. The 7.6% annual dividend growth rate over 12 years adds a growth dimension, though year-to-year payments have not been smooth. The trade-off is clear: income is real and growing over time, but it is not predictable year to year the way a corporate dividend might be.

Recent iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$1.5781
2025-12-16	$1.7106
2025-06-16	$1.4665
2024-12-17	$1.1305
2024-06-11	$1.3096
2023-12-20	$0.9678
2023-06-07	$1.2840
2022-12-13	$0.3350
2022-06-09	$1.3320
2021-12-30	$0.1097

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.5781
2025	$3.1771
2024	$2.4401
2023	$2.2518
2022	$1.6670

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IEFA pay dividends?

Yes, iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) pays a $0.82 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 3.27%.

How often does iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF pay dividends?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $1.5781 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026.

What is iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF's current dividend yield?

The current IEFA dividend yield is 3.27%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 2.39%. That gap means investors are currently receiving more income per dollar invested than the fund has typically offered.

Has iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF ever cut its dividend?

The available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within the 2013 to 2025 window. The data does not support a claim that the dividend has never been cut, only that the long-term trend has been upward.

How fast has iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF grown its dividend?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% per year from 2013 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.3150 to $3.1771 over that 12-year period.

Is iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

IEFA offers a 3.27% yield, above its 5-year average of 2.39%, with a 7.6% annual growth rate over 12 years. The fund suits income-focused investors who accept year-to-year payment variability in exchange for international equity exposure and above-average current income.

Is iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF dividend safe?

A traditional payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so safety depends on income from the fund's diversified international equity holdings. The history shows year-over-year declines have occurred, so payment levels are not guaranteed to hold in any given year.

How does iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 3.27%, the current yield is well above the 5-year average of 2.39%. That means the fund is currently generating more income relative to its price than it has for most of the past five years.

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