HEWJ Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield
HEWJ has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 2.61 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Japan Stock
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWJV NASDAQ ETF Japan Value |
794 M | 5.44% | 9.10% |
| HEWJ NYSE ETF Currency Hedged Japan |
650 M | 4.81% | 10.23% |
| BBJP BATS ETF JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan |
19,823 M | 5.33% | 6.81% |
| FLJP NYSE ETF FTSE Japan |
4,067 M | 4.85% | 6.23% |
| EWJ NYSE ETF Japan |
23,101 M | 4.31% | 5.53% |
| DXJ NYSE ETF Japan Hedged Equity Fund |
6,998 M | 0.98% | 2.88% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWJ NYSE ETF Japan |
23,101 M | 44.56% | 95.3% |
| EWJV NASDAQ ETF Japan Value |
794 M | 35.30% | 100.0% |
| BBJP BATS ETF JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan |
19,823 M | 27.24% | 88.6% |
| HEWJ NYSE ETF Currency Hedged Japan |
650 M | 12.11% | 75.9% |
HEWJ Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-08 | 0.349 | -82.3% | 0.55% | |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-29 | Semiannual | 1.975 | +595.4% | 3.74% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-05 | Semiannual | 0.284 | -33.8% | 0.53% |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-08 | Semiannual | 0.429 | -33.8% | 0.98% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-26 | Semiannual | 0.648 | +123.4% | 1.56% |
| 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-08 | Semiannual | 0.29 | -43.9% | 0.66% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | Semiannual | 0.517 | +172.1% | 1.49% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-10 | Semiannual | 0.19 | +134.6% | 0.56% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | Semiannual | 0.081 | -99.3% | 0.31% |
| 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-08 | Semiannual | 12.042 | +3360.3% | 43.73% |
| 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-06 | 2022-07-11 | Semiannual | 0.348 | -32.7% | 0.95% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-30 | Semiannual | 0.517 | 0% | 1.31% |
HEWJ Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, HEWJ's dividend yield is 4.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.61 USD by the current share price of 65.48.
As of September 2026, HEWJ paid a dividend of 2.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-02 and the payout was 0.349 USD.
HEWJ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HEWJ has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-02.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HEWJ for the next payments are between 0.468 (+34.1%) and 0.474 (+35.8%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.44%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.349 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Currency Hedged Japan (HEWJ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Currency Hedged Japan (HEWJ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
HEWJ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.1% per year. Strong growth: HEWJ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
HEWJ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.2%. If you bought HEWJ's shares at 25.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.2% of your original purchase price.
HEWJ Payout Consistency is 75.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Currency Hedged Japan has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
HEWJ's 4.81% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of HEWJ is unknown.
HEWJ's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-17 20:42 UTC