XLV Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
XLV has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 2.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Healthcare Equity
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHL TO ETF Harvest Healthcare Leaders |
1,399 M | 9.77% | 13.20% |
| PPH NASDAQ ETF Pharmaceutical |
1,074 M | 2.02% | 3.10% |
| IHE NYSE ETF U.S. Pharmaceuticals |
1,619 M | 1.58% | 2.39% |
| XLV NYSE ETF Health Care Sector Fund |
49,686 M | 1.66% | 2.07% |
| VHT NYSE ETF Health Care Shares |
20,963 M | 1.60% | 1.92% |
| IXJ NYSE ETF Global Healthcare |
4,636 M | 1.50% | 1.77% |
| FHLC NYSE ETF Fidelity Health Care Index |
3,953 M | 1.37% | 1.64% |
| IYH NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare |
4,730 M | 1.21% | 1.47% |
| PJP NYSE ETF Dynamic Pharmaceuticals |
582 M | 1.02% | 1.46% |
| IHF NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare Providers |
1,520 M | 1.10% | 1.01% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XBI NYSE ETF S&P Biotech |
10,311 M | 167.63% | 87.5% |
| FXH NYSE ETF Health Care AlphaDEX Fund |
1,154 M | 29.22% | 100.0% |
| PPH NASDAQ ETF Pharmaceutical |
1,074 M | 13.84% | 100.0% |
| PJP NYSE ETF Dynamic Pharmaceuticals |
582 M | 12.20% | 100.0% |
| VHT NYSE ETF Health Care Shares |
20,963 M | 10.80% | 100.0% |
| IXJ NYSE ETF Global Healthcare |
4,636 M | 9.91% | 100.0% |
| XLV NYSE ETF Health Care Sector Fund |
49,686 M | 6.87% | 100.0% |
| IYH NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare |
4,730 M | 7.19% | 100.0% |
| XHS NYSE ETF S&P Health Care |
232 M | 14.33% | 96.9% |
| FHLC NYSE ETF Fidelity Health Care Index |
3,953 M | 5.94% | 100.0% |
XLV 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 | 0.642 | -2.1% | 0.38% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.39% |
XLV Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, XLV's dividend yield is 1.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.55 USD by the current share price of 188.88.
As of November 2026, XLV paid a dividend of 2.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-21 and the payout was 0.642 USD.
XLV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLV 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 XLV for the next payments are between 0.648 (+0.9%) and 0.712 (+10.9%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.43%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.642 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-21. 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 6.87% per year. Strong growth: XLV's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XLV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.07%. If you bought XLV's shares at 123.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.07% 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 1.66% 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 59.54%. 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