XLP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
XLP has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Equity
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSPS NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Consumer |
256 M | 3.02% | 3.17% |
| XLP NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Sector Fund |
14,532 M | 2.71% | 3.44% |
| IYK NYSE ETF US Consumer Staples |
1,529 M | 2.65% | 3.39% |
| KXI NYSE ETF Global Consumer Staples |
1,177 M | 2.40% | 2.88% |
| FSTA NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer Staples |
1,527 M | 2.29% | 2.99% |
| VDC NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Shares |
8,252 M | 2.20% | 2.90% |
| ITB BATS ETF U.S. Home Construction |
2,254 M | 1.36% | 1.73% |
| XHB NYSE ETF S&P Homebuilders |
1,555 M | 1.17% | 1.49% |
| RSPD NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Consumer |
285 M | 0.93% | 1.02% |
| XLY NYSE ETF Consumer Discretionary |
22,725 M | 0.81% | 0.96% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| KXI NYSE ETF Global Consumer Staples |
1,177 M | 19.19% | 95.7% |
| ITB BATS ETF U.S. Home Construction |
2,254 M | 19.32% | 88.5% |
| XLY NYSE ETF Consumer Discretionary |
22,725 M | 11.27% | 100.0% |
| FDIS NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer |
1,627 M | 8.47% | 100.0% |
| VCR NYSE ETF Consumer Discretionary |
5,941 M | 8.00% | 100.0% |
| IYC NYSE ETF US Consumer Discretionary |
1,228 M | 8.14% | 88.8% |
| IYK NYSE ETF US Consumer Staples |
1,529 M | 6.48% | 98.9% |
| XLP NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Sector Fund |
14,532 M | 4.98% | 98.9% |
| RSPD NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Consumer |
285 M | 7.38% | 97.1% |
| FSTA NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer Staples |
1,527 M | 4.56% | 99.0% |
XLP Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.541 | -5.7% | 0.66% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.574 | +26.2% | 0.69% |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.455 | -27.4% | 0.56% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.627 | +15.9% | 0.8% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.541 | -2% | 0.69% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.552 | +32.1% | 0.69% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.418 | -30.6% | 0.53% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.602 | +37.1% | 0.76% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.439 | -24.6% | 0.53% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.582 | +5.4% | 0.75% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.552 | +3% | 0.74% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.536 | +10.5% | 0.76% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.485 | -7.8% | 0.68% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.526 | +52.5% | 0.71% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.345 | -35.3% | 0.48% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.533 | +15.6% | 0.72% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.461 | -10.1% | 0.65% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.513 | +53.1% | 0.74% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.335 | -34.6% | 0.45% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.512 | 0% | 0.69% |
XLP Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, XLP's dividend yield is 2.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 USD by the current share price of 91.03.
As of November 2026, XLP paid a dividend of 2.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-21 and the payout was 0.541 USD.
XLP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLP for the next payments are between 0.535 (-1.1%) and 0.611 (+12.9%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.50%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.541 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Sector (XLP) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Sector (XLP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.98% per year. Strong growth: XLP's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XLP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.44%. If you bought XLP's shares at 63.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.44% of your original purchase price.
XLP Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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. Very consistent: Consumer Staples Sector has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLP's 2.71% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLP is unknown.
XLP's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.55%. 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: 2026-11-11 02:37 UTC