JEQ Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) pays a dividend yield of 11.65% ($0.69 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.66. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 57.1%. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc has been paying dividends since 1995.
Below is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 11.9% | 13.04% |
| 3 Year | 1.1% | 12.04% |
| 5 Year | 57.1% | 111.48% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 11.65% |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 38 dividend payments by Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc since 1995. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | USD 0.6944 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-10-07 | 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-02-21 | USD 0.11 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-02-11 |
| 2024-11-21 | USD 0.12 | 2024-11-21 | 2025-01-10 | 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-08-23 | USD 0.12 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-05-22 | USD 0.12 | 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-02-21 | USD 0.11 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-02-09 |
| 2023-11-21 | USD 0.1 | 2023-11-22 | 2024-01-10 | 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-08-23 | USD 0.11 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-08-09 |
| 2023-05-18 | USD 0.1 | 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-05-09 |
| 2023-02-17 | USD 0.1 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-02-09 |
| 2022-11-21 | USD 0.1 | 2022-11-22 | 2023-01-11 | 2022-11-09 |
| 2022-08-23 | USD 0.11 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-05-19 | USD 0.12 | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-05-10 |
| 2022-03-23 | USD 0.15 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-09 |
| 2021-12-29 | USD 0.98049 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-11 | 2021-12-20 |
| 2020-12-30 | USD 0.43469 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-08 | 2020-12-21 |
| 2019-12-30 | USD 0.18884 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-10 | 2019-12-24 |
| 2019-12-30 | USD 0.07019 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-10 | 2019-12-24 |
| 2018-12-28 | USD 0.58126 | 2018-12-31 | 2019-01-10 | 2018-12-24 |
| 2018-12-28 | USD 0.06916 | 2018-12-31 | 2019-01-10 | 2018-12-24 |
| 2017-12-28 | USD 0.42178 | 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-08 | 2017-12-20 |
| 2017-12-28 | USD 0.05851 | 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-08 | 2017-12-20 |
| 2016-12-28 | USD 0.2271 | 2016-12-30 | 2017-01-11 | 2016-12-01 |
| 2016-12-28 | USD 0.089 | 2016-12-30 | 2017-01-11 | 2016-12-01 |
| 2015-12-29 | USD 0.25757 | 2015-12-31 | 2016-01-12 | 2015-12-18 |
| 2015-12-29 | USD 0.04838 | 2015-12-31 | 2016-01-12 | 2015-12-18 |
| 2014-12-29 | USD 0.04943 | 2014-12-31 | 2015-01-12 | 2014-12-19 |
| 2014-12-29 | USD 0.02002 | 2014-12-31 | 2015-01-12 | 2014-12-19 |
| 2013-12-27 | USD 0.1486 | 2013-12-31 | 2014-01-17 | 2013-12-20 |
| 2012-12-27 | USD 0.064553 | 2012-12-31 | 2013-01-11 | 2012-12-21 |
| 2011-12-15 | USD 0.052 | 2011-12-19 | 2011-12-28 | 2011-12-08 |
| 2010-12-16 | USD 0.055 | 2010-12-20 | 2010-12-30 | 2010-12-11 |
| 2009-12-18 | USD 0.038 | 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-30 | 2009-12-11 |
| 2008-12-18 | USD 0.042 | 2008-12-22 | 2008-12-30 | 2008-12-23 |
| 2006-12-14 | USD 0.09 | 2006-12-18 | 2006-12-27 | 2006-12-07 |
| 2006-07-19 | USD 0.0564 | 2006-07-21 | 2006-07-28 | 2006-07-17 |
| 1996-12-12 | USD 0.042 | 1996-12-16 | 1996-12-27 | 1996-12-05 |
| 1995-12-14 | USD 0.105 | 1995-12-18 | 1995-12-29 | 1995-12-07 |
Frequently Asked Questions: JEQ Dividend
What is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's (JEQ) current dividend yield?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) currently has a dividend yield of 11.65%, paying $0.69 per share annually. The forward yield is 0%.
What is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's payout ratio?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's payout ratio is 0.66, 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc been paying dividends?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc has been paying dividends since 1995, a 31-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2023.
Is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's dividend growing?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 57.1% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc as an investment, visit the Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc Stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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