EFA Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.636 | $163.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 279 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.636 | $163.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EFA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.272 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EFA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 367 | $39,524 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,834 | $197,622 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,668 | $395,244 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.04%. $10,000 in EFA would currently pay about $304 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EFA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.636 | -5.3% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.728 | +13.8% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $1.519 | +43.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.057 | -24.1% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $1.393 | +49.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.931 | -29.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $1.311 | +389.2% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.268 | -82.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.498 | +819.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.163 | -87.9% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.352 | +22.7% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $1.102 | +58.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.694 | -19.1% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.858 | +10.6% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.776 | -43.6% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $1.376 | +115.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.638 | -52.9% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $1.354 | +82.2% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.743 | -30.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $1.062 | +78.2% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.596 | -49.3% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $1.175 | +131.3% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.508 | -54.3% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $1.111 | +89.9% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.585 | -65.1% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $1.676 | +203.6% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.552 | -52.1% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $1.152 | +88.9% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.61 | -46.9% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $1.149 | +101.9% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.569 | -50.1% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $1.141 | +112.1% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.538 | -37.4% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.859 | +73.2% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.496 | -47.5% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.945 | +74.7% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.541 | -58.6% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $1.308 | -14.7% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $2.00 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $1.533 | +38.1% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $1.11 | +38.2% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.803 | +53.6% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.5227 | +233.6% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.1567 | -75.0% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.6273 | +2195.1% |
| Dec 24, 2001 | — | $0.0273 | -50.6% |
| Oct 2, 2001 | — | $0.0553 | — |
Payout risk check
EFA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 59/100).
Its share price moved +17.8% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure large- and mid-capitalization equity market performance of developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Oct 2, 2001. 47 payments tracked.
EFA distribution FAQ
When is EFA's next ex-distribution date?
EFA's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.636 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EFA pay distributions?
EFA pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.636 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EFA's distribution yield?
EFA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.12%, based on $3.364 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $107.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.272 per share, is 3.04%.
How much does EFA pay per share?
EFA pays about $1.636 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $3.272 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $327.20 a year.
Has EFA grown or cut its distribution?
EFA has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.4% a year (+30.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EFA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.04%, you would need about 367 shares of EFA (roughly $39,524 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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