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FSTA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

FSTA has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.31%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.12
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.59%
Overall Dividend Rating 48.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.35%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 52.71%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 0.2% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: 44.9% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
XLP 16,497 M 2.77% 3.81%
IYK 1,304 M 2.49% 3.79%
FSTA 1,325 M 2.31% 3.35%
VDC 7,286 M 2.28% 3.31%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
IYK 1,304 M 20.3% 96.8%
FSTA 1,325 M 2.59% 94.3%
XLP 16,497 M 6.53% 99.1%
VDC 7,286 M 3.17% 96.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare FSTA Dividends with its Peer-Group

IYK
iShares US
 2.49% Yield
FTXG
First Trust Nasdaq
 2.95% Yield
FXG
First Trust
 2.78% Yield
PSCC
Invesco S&P
 2.35% Yield
XLP
Consumer Staples
 2.77% Yield
RSPS
Invesco SP500
 2.85% Yield

FSTA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.276 -6.8% 0.55%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.296 6.9% 0.58%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.277 1.1% 0.56%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.274 0.4% 0.55%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.273 -4.2% 0.54%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.285 2.2% 0.6%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.279 190.6% 0.6%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-03 Other 0.096 -65.2% 0.22%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.276 -2.5% 0.63%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.283 5.2% 0.64%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-22 Quarterly 0.269 3.1% 0.59%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-22 Quarterly 0.261 0.8% 0.6%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.259 3.2% 0.58%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.251 -1.2% 0.59%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.254 2% 0.62%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.249 -2.7% 0.56%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.256 0.8% 0.56%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.254 5% 0.59%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.242 -3.6% 0.57%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.251 -13.1% 0.62%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-23 Quarterly 0.289 23% 0.71%
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-09-23 Quarterly 0.235 1.7% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-24 Quarterly 0.231 -6.9% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.248 -0.8% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.25 8.2% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.231 1.3% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.228 4.6% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.218 -8% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.237 6.3% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.223 -2.2% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.228 -1.3% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.231 12.1% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.206 -2.4% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.211 -15.6% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.25 54.3% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-23 Quarterly 0.162 -22.9% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.21 7.7% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-22 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-23 Quarterly 0.195 2.6% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.19 -1% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-24 Quarterly 0.192 -14.3% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.224 23.8% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.181 -32.5% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.268 51.4% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-26 Quarterly 0.177 14.9% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.154 -14.4% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.18 20.8% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.149 2880% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-03 Other 0.005 -95.5% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Other 0.112 0% N/A

FSTA Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the consumer staples sector, a defensive industry that is less sensitive to economic downturns. The fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies that produce essential goods and services.

What is the Dividend Yield of FSTA?

As of November 2025, FSTA`s dividend yield is 2.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.12 USD by the current share price of 48.59.

Does FSTA pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, FSTA paid a dividend of 1.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-19 and the payout was 0.276 USD.

How often does FSTA pay dividends?

FSTA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FSTA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-19.

Will FSTA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.276 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity MSCI Consumer (FSTA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FSTA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of FSTA?

FSTA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.59% per year.
Strong growth: FSTA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FSTA?

FSTA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.35%. If you bought FSTA's shares at 33.53 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.35% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FSTA?

FSTA Payout Consistency is 94.3%. 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 Consumer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FSTA have a good Dividend Yield?

FSTA`s 2.31% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FSTA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FSTA is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FSTA?

FSTA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 48.09%. 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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-17 04:39