FSTA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

FSTA has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.30%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.50%
Consistency Lifetime 94.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.12%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 51.57%

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: 4.7%
Total Return 5y: 40.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLP 15,501 M 2.74% 3.60%
IYK 1,217 M 2.72% 3.55%
RSPS 251 M 2.85% 2.99%
VDC 7,869 M 2.22% 3.02%
KXI 967 M 2.28% 2.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IYK 1,217 M 16.7% 96.9%
XLP 15,501 M 5.06% 98.9%
KXI 967 M 0.32% 95.9%
RSPS 251 M 3.85% 95.2%
VDC 7,869 M 2.76% 95.8%

FSTA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-20 2026-03-20 2026-03-24 0.29 -4% 0.56%
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.302 9.4% 0.61%
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% N/A
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-23 Quarterly 0.289 23% N/A
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 0% N/A

FSTA Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity® MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) allocates at least 80% of its assets to securities that are part of the MSCI USA IMI Consumer Staples 25/50 Index, which tracks the U.S. consumer-staples sector. While the fund may not hold every constituent, its exposure is tightly linked to the index, and it is classified as a non-diversified, consumer-defensive ETF.

What is the Dividend Yield of FSTA?

As of April 2026, FSTA`s dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 52.33.

Does FSTA pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, FSTA paid a dividend of 1.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-20 and the payout was 0.29 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 2026-03-20.

FSTA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FSTA for the next payments are between 0.283 (-2.4%) and 0.293 (+1.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.19%.

Will FSTA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.29 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-20. 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 3.50% 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 3.12%. If you bought FSTA's shares at 37.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.12% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FSTA?

FSTA Payout Consistency is 94.7%. 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 2.30% 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 51.57%. 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: 2026-03-25 02:40