FHLC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

FHLC has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.54%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.77%
Consistency Lifetime 90.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.84%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 57.68%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 11.9%
Total Return 5y: 32.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Health

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPH 1,214 M 2.0% 2.86%
IHE 946 M 2.02% 2.63%
XLV 41,669 M 1.74% 2.28%
VHT 17,448 M 1.74% 2.13%
IXJ 4,717 M 1.50% 1.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PTH 125 M 1,000% 14.0%
PBE 264 M 664% 31.8%
OZEM 50 M 674% 83.3%
BBC 36 M 183% 32.5%
XBI 8,391 M 82.7% 49.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Health

PJP
Invesco Dynamic
 1.15% Yield
PPH
VanEck Pharmaceutical
 2.00% Yield
IBBQ
Invesco Nasdaq
 1.03% Yield

FHLC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.272 6.3% 0.37%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.256 -0.4% 0.39%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.257 2% 0.41%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.252 -2.3% 0.37%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.258 3.2% 0.4%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.25 3.3% 0.34%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.242 1.7% 0.35%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.238 6.3% 0.35%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.224 2.3% 0.35%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.219 -4.4% 0.35%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-22 Quarterly 0.229 -1.3% 0.36%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-22 Quarterly 0.232 19.6% 0.38%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.194 -12.6% 0.3%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.222 11.6% 0.37%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.199 -8.7% 0.35%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.218 -2.7% 0.34%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.224 17.9% 0.33%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.19 3.8% 0.29%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.183 -9% 0.29%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.201 -14.1% 0.35%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-23 Quarterly 0.234 33% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-09-23 Quarterly 0.176 1.7% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-24 Quarterly 0.173 -31.9% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.254 173.1% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.093 -45% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.169 3% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.164 3.1% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.159 -49.7% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-03 Other 0.316 115% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.147 3.5% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.142 -2.7% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.146 9% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.134 -15.2% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.158 19.7% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.132 -3.6% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.137 9.6% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-23 Quarterly 0.125 6.8% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.117 -3.3% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-22 Quarterly 0.121 9% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-23 Quarterly 0.111 -1.8% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.113 7.6% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-24 Quarterly 0.105 -5.4% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.111 -59.2% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.272 19.3% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.228 11300% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.002 -97.7% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 Quarterly 0.088 -2.2% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.09 -1.1% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.091 31.9% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.069 0% N/A

FHLC Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity® MSCI Health Care Index ETF (FHLC) tracks the MSCI USA IMI Health Care 25/50 Index, allocating at least 80 % of its assets to the index’s constituents, though it may not hold every security. As a non-diversified, U.S.-focused health-care ETF, FHLC offers investors direct exposure to large, mid- and small-cap companies that operate across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and health-care services.

What is the Dividend Yield of FHLC?

As of January 2026, FHLC`s dividend yield is 1.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.04 USD by the current share price of 74.76.

Does FHLC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, FHLC paid a dividend of 1.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.272 USD.

How often does FHLC pay dividends?

FHLC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FHLC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

FHLC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FHLC for the next 4 payments are between 0.262 (-3.7%) and 0.284 (+4.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will FHLC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.272 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity MSCI Health (FHLC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FHLC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity MSCI Health (FHLC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FHLC?

FHLC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.77% per year.
Strong growth: FHLC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FHLC?

FHLC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.84%. If you bought FHLC's shares at 56.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.84% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FHLC?

FHLC Payout Consistency is 90.6%. 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: Fidelity MSCI Health has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FHLC have a good Dividend Yield?

FHLC`s 1.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FHLC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FHLC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FHLC?

FHLC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-15 02:39