XLE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield
XLE has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 2.23 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| FENY | 1,945 M | 3.72% | 7.93% |
| IXC | 2,520 M | 3.46% | 7.17% |
| VDE | 9,854 M | 2.98% | 6.12% |
| IYE | 1,598 M | 2.57% | 5.34% |
| RSPG | 564 M | 2.49% | 5.23% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XES | 566 M | 69.71% | 100.0% |
| IEZ | 647 M | 37.46% | 100.0% |
| OIH | 2,367 M | 29.78% | 97.5% |
| FTXN | 986 M | 15.33% | 95.2% |
| XOP | 3,213 M | 7.80% | 97.6% |
1.76% Yield IEZ U.S. Oil Equipment
1.51% Yield OIH Oil
1.72% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.3852 | +3.3% | 0.665% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.373 | -50.2% | 0.845% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.7487 | +4.2% | 0.856% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.7183 | +0.3% | 0.804% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.7163 | +2.3% | 0.777% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.7 | -3.8% | 0.84% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.7275 | +1.8% | 0.825% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.7148 | -2.6% | 0.798% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.7339 | -8.5% | 0.805% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.8021 | +19.1% | 0.944% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.6736 | -4.6% | 0.73% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.7058 | -11.3% | 0.887% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.7953 | -7.5% | 1.045% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.8596 | +1.6% | 1.019% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.8462 | +3.8% | 1.121% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.8151 | +16.4% | 1.092% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.7 | +0.7% | 0.938% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.695 | +17.4% | 1.331% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.5919 | +11.6% | 1.245% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.5303 | 0% | 1.014% |
XLE Dividend FAQ
As of June 2026, XLE's dividend yield is 3.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.23 USD by the current share price of 53.77.
As of June 2026, XLE paid a dividend of 2.23 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-23 and the payout was 0.38518 USD.
XLE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLE for the next payments are between 0.35 (-9.1%) and 0.374 (-2.9%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.70%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38518 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector Fund (XLE) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector Fund (XLE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.25% per year. Negative growth: XLE's dividend growth is negative and declining.
XLE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.80%. If you bought XLE's shares at 22.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.23 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.80% of your original purchase price.
XLE Payout Consistency is 96.6%. 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: Energy Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLE's 3.17% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLE is unknown.
XLE's Overall Dividend Rating is 40.30%. 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: 2026-06-12 14:16 UTC