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Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) Dividend

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$4.41

Undervalued · +107% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) pays a monthly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.72 a year, a 16.33% yield at its $4.41 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 12, 2026, paid Nov 26, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

16.33%

Annual Dividend

$0.72

Payout Ratio

64%

5-Yr Growth

-5.6%

Ex-Date

Nov 12, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about EDF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) has a forward dividend yield of 16.33%, based on an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and a share price of $4.41.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, EDF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • EDF last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • EDF's next ex-dividend date is Nov 12, 2026, with payment on Nov 26, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, EDF pays out 64% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • EDF's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 5.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, EDF's 16.33% yield is 17% above its five-year average yield of 13.96%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for EDF is $9.14 per share, 107% above the $4.41 share price, so EDF screens as undervalued.
  • Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 4 times across the 189 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 14.3% cut to $0.0600 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 8, 2021.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "EDF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EDF

Is EDF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.33% ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2022
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    16.33%
    Payout Ratio
    64%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.72
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -5.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 12, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    $141.9M
    P/E Ratio
    3.9
    5-Yr Total Return
    -34%
    52-Week Range
    $4.16 – $5.67
    Dividend Safety
    C · 58/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)

    EDF dividend raises and cuts

    Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 4 times across the 189 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 14.3% cut to $0.0600 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 8, 2021.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Nov 8, 2021Cut$0.0700 → $0.0600−14.3%
    May 14, 2021Cut$0.0800 → $0.0700−12.5%
    May 14, 2020Cut$0.170 → $0.0800−52.9%
    Feb 13, 2020Cut$0.180 → $0.170−5.6%
    Every EDF payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    EDF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →EDF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →EDF dividend calculator100 shares pay $72.00 a year, $6.00 each monthCalculate →EDF total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is EDF a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.33% ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is EDF undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, EDF's fair value is about $9.14 versus a $4.41 share price — so it looks undervalued (+107% vs. fair value).

    Is EDF's dividend safe?

    EDF has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is EDF's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for EDF is about $9.14 per share, roughly 107% above the current $4.41 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is EDF a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data EDF screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.33% ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will EDF cut its dividend?

    EDF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does EDF pay a dividend?

    Yes. Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.72 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 16.33%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of EDF pay?

    At $0.72 per share a year, 100 shares of EDF pay $72.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $6.00 each month. Buying them costs about $441 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

    What is EDF's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, EDF's forward dividend yield is 16.33%, based on a $0.72 annual dividend and a $4.41 share price.

    What is EDF's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, EDF pays $0.72 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is EDF's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, EDF's payout ratio is 64% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has EDF grown its dividend?

    EDF does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next EDF ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for EDF is Nov 12, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.72 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$6.00
    Annual$72.00
    Monthly avg$6.00
    Full EDF dividend calculator →

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