XLC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield
XLC has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 1.43 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Communications
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| IYZ | 1,034 M | 1.96% | 2.35% |
| XTL | 797 M | 1.55% | 2.69% |
| VOX | 5,734 M | 1.05% | 1.43% |
| FCOM | 1,751 M | 0.99% | 1.34% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOX | 5,734 M | 24.06% | 97.3% |
| XTL | 797 M | 28.23% | 94.0% |
| FCOM | 1,751 M | 20.63% | 100.0% |
| IYZ | 1,034 M | 3.48% | 97.6% |
1.55% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | 0.284 | -20.4% | 0.263% | |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.357 | -5.1% | 0.316% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.376 | -9.4% | 0.322% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.415 | +66.7% | 0.349% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.249 | -13.5% | 0.242% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.288 | +13.4% | 0.292% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.254 | -5.6% | 0.259% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.269 | +20.1% | 0.302% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.224 | +4.7% | 0.264% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.214 | +23% | 0.266% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.174 | +3.6% | 0.245% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.168 | +60% | 0.25% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.105 | -30% | 0.163% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.15 | +27.1% | 0.273% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.118 | +7.3% | 0.247% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.11 | -15.4% | 0.213% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.13 | -24.9% | 0.239% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.173 | +10.2% | 0.255% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.157 | +10.6% | 0.208% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.142 | 0% | 0.173% |
XLC Dividend FAQ
As of June 2026, XLC's dividend yield is 1.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.43 USD by the current share price of 106.18.
As of June 2026, XLC paid a dividend of 1.43 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.284 USD.
XLC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLC for the next payments are between 0.328 (+15.5%) and 0.398 (+40.1%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.39%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.284 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Communication Sector Fund (XLC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Communication Sector Fund (XLC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 33.3% per year. Strong growth: XLC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XLC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.86%. If you bought XLC's shares at 77.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.43 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.86% of your original purchase price.
XLC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: Communication Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLC's 1.25% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLC is unknown.
XLC's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.60%. 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: 2026-06-25 03:09 UTC