XLC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield
XLC has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 1.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
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| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IYZ | 627 M | 1.93% | 2.47% |
| XLC | 26,435 M | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| VOX | 5,724 M | 0.92% | 1.59% |
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLC | 26,435 M | 20.5% | 98.5% |
| VOX | 5,724 M | 16.6% | 87.4% |
| IYZ | 627 M | -9.80% | 89.4% |
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1.13% Yield
XLC Dividend History: Last 29 Payments (USD) as of November 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | 0.415 | 66.7% | 0.35% | |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | 0.249 | -13.5% | 0.24% | |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.288 | 13.4% | 0.29% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.254 | -5.6% | 0.26% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.269 | 20.1% | 0.3% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.224 | 4.7% | 0.26% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.214 | 23% | 0.27% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.174 | 3.6% | 0.25% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.168 | 60% | 0.25% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.105 | -30% | 0.16% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 27.1% | 0.27% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.118 | 7.3% | 0.25% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.11 | -15.4% | 0.21% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.13 | -24.9% | 0.24% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.173 | 10.2% | 0.26% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.157 | 10.6% | 0.21% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.142 | 0.7% | 0.17% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.141 | 6% | 0.18% |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.133 | 24.3% | 0.18% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.107 | -13.7% | 0.16% |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.124 | 10.7% | N/A |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.112 | -0.9% | N/A |
| 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-24 | 2020-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.113 | -3.4% | N/A |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.117 | -1.7% | N/A |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.119 | 0.8% | N/A |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.118 | 42.2% | N/A |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.083 | -38.1% | N/A |
| 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.134 | 1.5% | N/A |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-26 | Other | 0.132 | 0% | N/A |
XLC Dividend FAQ
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR® Fund (NYSE ARCA:XLC) is an exchange-traded fund that aims to track the performance of the Communication Services Select Sector Index. By mandate, the fund invests at least 95 % of its net assets in the securities that compose the index, which is built from companies classified under the GICS® “Communication Services” sector-including diversified and wireless telecom providers, media and entertainment firms, and interactive media & services platforms. Because the fund holds a concentrated basket of sector stocks, it is classified as non-diversified under SEC rules.
What is the Dividend Yield of XLC?
As of November 2025, XLC`s dividend yield is 1.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.21 USD by the current share price of 112.81.Does XLC pay a dividend?
As of November 2025, XLC paid a dividend of 1.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-22 and the payout was 0.415 USD.How often does XLC pay dividends?
XLC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-22.Will XLC pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.415 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Communication Sector (XLC) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLC?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Communication Sector (XLC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of XLC?
XLC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.5% per year.
Strong growth: XLC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of XLC?
XLC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.99%. If you bought XLC's shares at 60.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.99% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of XLC?
XLC Payout Consistency is 98.5%.
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: Communication Sector has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does XLC have a good Dividend Yield?
XLC`s 1.07% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLC?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLC is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of XLC?
XLC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.24%. 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: 2025-10-27 02:00