XLV Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
XLV has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 2.53 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Health
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPH NASDAQ ETF Pharmaceutical |
892 M | 2.12% | 3.25% |
| IHE NYSE ETF U.S. Pharmaceuticals |
1,438 M | 1.76% | 2.53% |
| XLV NYSE ETF Health Care Sector Fund |
39,240 M | 1.73% | 2.10% |
| VHT NYSE ETF Health Care Shares |
16,845 M | 1.72% | 2.01% |
| IXJ NYSE ETF Global Healthcare |
3,706 M | 1.50% | 1.82% |
| FHLC NYSE ETF Fidelity Health Care Index |
3,041 M | 1.45% | 1.68% |
| IYH NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare |
3,058 M | 1.28% | 1.51% |
| IHF NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare Providers |
987 M | 1.10% | 1.02% |
| FXH NYSE ETF Health Care AlphaDEX Fund |
1,012 M | 0.93% | 0.87% |
| PINK NYSE ETF Simplify Exchange Traded |
296 M | 0.71% | 1.03% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XBI NYSE ETF S&P Biotech |
7,870 M | 165.03% | 87.5% |
| FXH NYSE ETF Health Care AlphaDEX Fund |
1,012 M | 24.93% | 100.0% |
| PINK NYSE ETF Simplify Exchange Traded |
296 M | 24.79% | 80.8% |
| PPH NASDAQ ETF Pharmaceutical |
892 M | 13.71% | 100.0% |
| VHT NYSE ETF Health Care Shares |
16,845 M | 10.44% | 100.0% |
| IXJ NYSE ETF Global Healthcare |
3,706 M | 9.91% | 100.0% |
| IYH NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare |
3,058 M | 7.64% | 100.0% |
| XLV NYSE ETF Health Care Sector Fund |
39,240 M | 7.12% | 100.0% |
| FHLC NYSE ETF Fidelity Health Care Index |
3,041 M | 6.31% | 100.0% |
| RSPH NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Health |
730 M | 5.93% | 100.0% |
XLV Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.656 | +10.3% | 0.44% |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.595 | -9.4% | 0.41% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.657 | +5.1% | 0.43% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.625 | -0.8% | 0.46% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.63 | +11.5% | 0.48% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.565 | -9.2% | 0.39% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.622 | +7.8% | 0.45% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.577 | +0.7% | 0.37% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.573 | +9.6% | 0.39% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.523 | -12.5% | 0.36% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.598 | +10.7% | 0.45% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.54 | -0.4% | 0.41% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.542 | +10.8% | 0.42% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.489 | -12.1% | 0.39% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.556 | +9.9% | 0.41% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.506 | +0.4% | 0.4% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.504 | +18.3% | 0.42% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.426 | -19.3% | 0.31% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.528 | +13.1% | 0.39% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.467 | 0% | 0.36% |
XLV Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, XLV's dividend yield is 1.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.53 USD by the current share price of 161.44.
As of July 2026, XLV paid a dividend of 2.53 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.656 USD.
XLV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLV 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 XLV for the next payments are between 0.641 (-2.3%) and 0.687 (+4.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.65%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.656 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Health Care Sector Fund (XLV) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Health Care Sector Fund (XLV) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.12% per year. Strong growth: XLV's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XLV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.10%. If you bought XLV's shares at 120.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.53 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.10% of your original purchase price.
XLV 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: Health Care Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLV's 1.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLV is unknown.
XLV's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.07%. 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: 2026-07-20 02:05 UTC