ARCA:EWJ

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

$ 92.74 2.31 ( +2.55%) 04:00 PM EST
PE Ratio:
42.24
PB Ratio:
0.31
Volume:
6.31M
Dividend Yield %:
1.18
Last Holding update 2026-04-23 181 Stocks (0 new)
Value $20.28 Bil Turnover 11 %
Registrant: iShares, Inc.
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EWJ ETF Historical Dividends and Yields -iShares MSCI Japan ETF

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) pays a dividend yield of 1.18% ($0.50 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.41. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 17.53%. iShares MSCI Japan ETF has been paying dividends since 1997.

Below is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.

Dividend started since

 
1997

Years of Dividend History

 
29
1.18% (Trailing)
0% (Forward)

Dividend Yield

0.41
 

Dividend Payout Ratio

17.53%
 

Growth Rate (5-Year)

2.67%
 

Yield on Cost (5-Year)

1.4%
 

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio

* Special dividend is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields

Dividend Growth


Growth Rate Yield on Cost
1 Year 23.05% 1.45%
3 Year 19.23% 2.00%
5 Year 17.53% 2.67%
10 Year 13.34% 4.13%

iShares MSCI Japan ETF Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates

Complete history of 50 dividend payments by iShares MSCI Japan ETF since 1997. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date Amount Record Date Pay Date Declaration Date
2026-06-15 USD 0.501 0000-00-00 2026-06-18 2025-09-05
2025-12-16 USD 3.061371 0000-00-00 2025-12-19 0000-00-00
2025-06-16 USD 0.591175 0000-00-00 2025-06-20 0000-00-00
2024-12-17 USD 1.064 0000-00-00 2024-12-20 0000-00-00
2024-06-11 USD 0.509 0000-00-00 2024-06-17 0000-00-00
2023-12-20 USD 0.875 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2023-06-07 USD 0.431 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2022-12-13 USD 0.124 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2022-06-09 USD 0.546 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2021-12-13 USD 0.888 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2021-06-10 USD 0.505 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2020-12-14 USD 0.258 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2020-06-15 USD 0.442 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2019-12-16 USD 0.716 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2019-06-17 USD 0.487 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2018-12-18 USD 0.405 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2018-06-19 USD 0.46 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2017-12-19 USD 0.399 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2017-06-20 USD 0.348 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2016-12-21 USD 0.583 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2016-06-22 USD 0.368 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2015-12-21 USD 0.352 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2015-06-25 USD 0.264 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2014-12-17 USD 0.264 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2014-06-25 USD 0.328 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2013-12-18 USD 0.352 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2013-06-27 USD 0.188 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2012-12-18 USD 0.404 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2012-06-21 USD 0.352 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2011-12-20 USD 0.424 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2011-06-22 USD 0.352 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2010-12-21 USD 0.292 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2010-06-23 USD 0.276 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2009-12-22 USD 0.352 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2009-06-23 USD 0.2 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2008-12-23 USD 0.3 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2008-06-25 USD 0.24 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2007-12-24 USD 0.552 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2006-12-20 USD 0.396 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00
2005-12-23 USD 0.232 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00

Frequently Asked Questions: EWJ Dividend

What is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's (EWJ) current dividend yield?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) currently has a dividend yield of 1.18%, paying $0.50 per share annually. The forward yield is 0%.

What is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's payout ratio?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's payout ratio is 0.41, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.

How long has iShares MSCI Japan ETF been paying dividends?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF has been paying dividends since 1997, a 29-year track record.

Is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's dividend growing?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 17.53% over the past 5 years and 13.34% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.

Where can I see iShares MSCI Japan ETF's complete dividend data?

Above this section you'll find iShares MSCI Japan ETF's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of iShares MSCI Japan ETF as an investment, visit the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ETF summary page on GuruFocus.

Dividend Yield History

This is the historical trailing annual dividend yield of iShares MSCI Japan ETF. Buying stocks at higher yield relative its historical values is usually more profitable.

Dividend Per Share History

This the dividend history of iShares MSCI Japan ETF

Dividend Payout Ratio

This is the historical payout ratio of iShares MSCI Japan ETF. If the dividend payout ratio is close to or higher than 1, dividends might not be sustainable.

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