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FXU Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

FXU has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 0.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.52%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.69
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.88%
Dividend Rating 55.85%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.79%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 56.49%

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: 20.9%
Total Return 5y: 82.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLU 21,809 M 4.65% 7.61%
VPU 7,872 M 2.71% 4.39%
FUTY 2,159 M 2.02% 3.27%
FXU 1,806 M 1.52% 2.79%
IDU 1,679 M 1.59% 2.60%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FXU 1,806 M 11.9% 87.3%
VPU 7,872 M 5.27% 98.8%
FUTY 2,159 M 4.88% 97.8%
XLU 21,809 M 3.88% 98.0%
IDU 1,679 M 1.37% 95.0%

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

XLU
Utilities Sector SPDR
 4.65% Yield
VPU
Vanguard Utilities
 2.71% Yield
FUTY
Fidelity MSCI Utilities
 2.02% Yield

FXU 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
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.274 35.6% 0.61%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.202 -4.3% 0.48%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.211 -20.4% 0.52%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.265 3.1% 0.69%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.257 19.5% 0.67%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.215 22.2% 0.65%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.176 -30.7% 0.56%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.254 -2.7% 0.81%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.261 85.1% 0.86%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.141 -2.1% 0.44%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.144 -47.8% 0.47%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.276 69.3% 0.84%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.163 50.9% 0.49%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.108 -15% 0.34%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.127 -46.6% 0.39%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.238 30.8% 0.74%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.182 10.3% 0.6%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.165 146.3% 0.55%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.067 -72.3% 0.23%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.242 -1.6% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.246 -46.4% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.459 156.4% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.179 1.7% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.176 -36% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.275 243.8% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.08 -47.4% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.152 -34.8% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.233 153.3% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.092 -51.1% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.188 45.7% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.129 -72.1% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.463 174% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.169 -15.5% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.2 25% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.16 -36.3% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.251 59.9% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.157 -6.5% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.168 35.5% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.124 -51.2% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.254 51.2% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.168 -7.2% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.181 -33% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.27 44.4% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.187 -2.6% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.192 146.2% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.078 5.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.074 -56.7% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.171 -38% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.276 2.2% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A

FXU Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® Fund (FXU) seeks to allocate at least 90 % of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to the securities that compose its underlying index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted construct that screens the Russell 1000® utilities universe using the AlphaDEX® methodology, aiming to capture stocks with the potential to generate positive alpha versus traditional market-cap-weighted utilities benchmarks.

What is the Dividend Yield of FXU?

As of January 2026, FXU`s dividend yield is 1.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.69 USD by the current share price of 45.01.

Does FXU pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, FXU paid a dividend of 0.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-25 and the payout was 0.274 USD.

How often does FXU pay dividends?

FXU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FXU has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-25.

FXU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FXU for the next 4 payments are between 0.15 (-45.3%) and 0.223 (-18.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FXU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.274 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust Utilities (FXU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FXU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust Utilities (FXU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FXU?

FXU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.9% per year.
Strong growth: FXU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FXU?

FXU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.79%. If you bought FXU's shares at 24.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FXU?

FXU Payout Consistency is 87.3%. 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.
Moderately consistent: First Trust Utilities has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FXU have a good Dividend Yield?

FXU`s 1.52% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FXU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FXU is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FXU?

FXU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.85%. 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: 2025-12-12 04:41