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Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund(NYSEMKT) AEF

Market Cap$373.94MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1989)+5,474%
5 Year+72%
1 Year+62%
1 Month-5%
$9.07
-1.52%
-0.14Today
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 9.212026-10-12
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.44%USD 9.742026-10-05
1 month-4.69%USD 9.662026-09-11
3 month+4.36%USD 8.832026-07-14
Year to date+42.14%USD 6.482025-12-31
1 year+62.24%USD 5.682025-10-10
3 year+160.25%USD 3.542023-10-13
5 year+72.11%USD 5.352021-10-13
Since inception+5,474.09%USD 0.171989-09-26

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$373.94MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$52.68M

Net Income (TTM)

$238.15M

EPS (TTM)

$4.83

P/E Ratio

1.91

Dividend

$0.88

Beta (Volatility)

0.80 (Low)

Price

$9.07

Volume

77,160.166

Open

$9.10

Previous Close

$9.07

Daily Range

$9.06 - $9.22

52-Week Range

$6.41 - $10.14

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 20, 2025

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About Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund managed by Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. The fund primarily invests in public equity and fixed income markets outside of China, focusing on diversified exposure across various sectors.

Products and Services
  • Investment in public equity and fixed income markets
  • Portfolio construction through fundamental analysis
  • Focus on diversified sector exposure
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of $29.4 million in Q2 2026 shows strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin of 4.3% indicates profitability
  • Dividend yield of 8.22% reflects attractive income potential
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization of approximately $390 million
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 1.99 suggests undervaluation
  • Quarterly revenue growth of 81% compared to Q4 2025
The abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. aims to provide investors with a balanced approach to emerging markets, excluding China. The fund's disciplined investment strategy is supported by proprietary research, allowing for informed decision-making in portfolio management. Recent financial performance highlights a significant increase in revenue, showcasing the fund's ability to capitalize on market opportunities. The attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal to income-focused investors. Overall, the fund presents a compelling option for those looking to diversify their investment portfolios in emerging markets.
AI Generated • Sep 16, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Christian Pittard

Website

aberdeench.com

Headquarters

Philadelphia, PA 19103, US

AEF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

92.42%

Operating Margin

433.93%

Net Income Margin

429.93%

Return on Equity

52.76%

Return on Capital

29.01%

Return on Assets

42.25%

Earnings Yield

52.36%

Dividend Yield

9.55%

Payout Ratio

16.37%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$373.94MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

40.60M

Volume

77.16K

Avg. Volume

97.96K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$46.14M

Operating Income

$242.35M

EBITDA

$242.08M

Operating Cash Flow

$1.25M

Capital Expenditure

-$10.00

Free Cash Flow

$1.25M

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.22M

Total Debt

$27.00M

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Performance Analysis

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -9,332,836N/A
20232023-12-31USD -5,379,598-42.4%
20242024-12-31USD -14,627,710171.9%
20252025-12-31USD 33,465,713N/A
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-129.2%
Q22025-06-30269.9%
Q42025-12-31-6.5%
Q22026-06-3081.9%
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -2.481325.2%
20232023-12-31USD 0.57N/A
20242024-12-31USD 0.39-32.2%
20252025-12-31USD 2.29488.7%
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-89.9%
Q22025-06-302542.0%
Q42025-12-3146.2%
Q22026-06-30155.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$29.40M

+761.6%

Gross Profit

$27.44M

+559.9%

Gross Margin

93.33%

N/A

Market Cap

$373.94MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$140.80M

+684.3%

EBITDA

$141.49M

+633.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.22M

+82.5%

Total Debt

$27.00M

-22.9%

Accounts Receivable

$1.52M

+3.9%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Short Term Debt

$27.00M

-22.9%

Return on Assets

42.25%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

45.28%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$749.92K

-69.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$749.93K

-69.0%

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Questions About AEF

What is the current price of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund?

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund is trading at $9.07 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund has traded between $6.41 and $10.14.

How much debt does Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund reported total debt of $27.00M.

How much cash does Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund have on hand?

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund reported $76.11K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund’s dividend yield?

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund currently has a dividend yield of 9.55%.

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