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XLE Dividend History & Analysis | 6.5% Yield

XLE has a dividend yield of 6.5% and paid 2.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.53%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.88
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.78%
Dividend Rating 73.55%
Yield on Cost 5y 18.11%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 37.89%

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: 7.8%
Total Return 5y: 182%

Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLE 26,502 M 6.53% 18.1%
VDE 7,156 M 3.17% 9.0%
FENY 1,310 M 2.48% 6.94%
XOP 1,810 M 2.55% 6.14%
FCG 466 M 2.19% 6.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
OIH 1,305 M 30.2% 88.0%
XOP 1,810 M 31.5% 92.4%
FCG 466 M 19.1% 87.3%
IXC 1,904 M 15.3% 87.7%
FENY 1,310 M 11.7% 88.0%

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

CRAK
VanEck Oil Refiners
 4.03% Yield
VDE
Vanguard Energy Shares
 3.17% Yield
OIH
VanEck Oil
 1.91% Yield
XOP
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas
 2.55% Yield
RSPG
Invesco SP500 Equal
 2.52% Yield
FCG
First Trust Natural Gas
 2.19% Yield

XLE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 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 0.7487 4.2% 0.86%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 0.7183 0.3% 0.8%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.7163 2.3% 0.78%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.7 -3.8% 0.84%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.7275 1.8% 0.82%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.7148 -2.6% 0.8%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.7339 -8.5% 0.8%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.8021 19.1% 0.94%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.6736 -4.6% 0.73%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.7058 -11.3% 0.89%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.7953 -7.5% 1.05%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.8596 1.6% 1.02%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.8462 3.8% 1.12%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.8151 16.4% 1.09%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.7 0.7% 0.94%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.695 17.4% 1.33%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.5919 11.6% 1.24%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.5303 2% 1.01%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.5199 -0% 1.06%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.5201 -4.3% 1.39%
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.5436 8.5% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.501 -11.4% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.5658 -68.4% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-03 Other 1.7912 447700% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.0004 -99.9% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.5605 -2.8% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.5765 12.2% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.5136 -3.1% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.53 3.3% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.5132 0.2% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.5124 7.9% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.4748 3.6% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.4583 -47% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.8654 92.7% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.4491 7.2% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.419 4.1% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.4024 -2% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.4105 -5.9% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.4364 -3.5% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.4524 -16.6% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.5422 13.4% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.4781 -6% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.5088 -1.2% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.5149 6.1% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.4854 0.4% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.4833 4.3% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.4635 8.5% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.4271 6.1% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.4027 2.6% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.3927 0% N/A

XLE Dividend FAQ

The Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XLE) aims to replicate the performance of its underlying energy index by investing at least 95% of its assets in the index constituents, which are classified under GICS® as oil, gas, consumable fuels, and energy equipment & services companies. The fund is non-diversified, meaning a large portion of its holdings is concentrated in a relatively small number of large energy firms.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLE?

As of December 2025, XLE`s dividend yield is 6.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.88 USD by the current share price of 44.13.

Does XLE pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, XLE paid a dividend of 2.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-22 and the payout was 0.74874 USD.

How often does XLE pay dividends?

XLE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-22.

XLE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLE for the next 4 payments are between 0.787 (+5.1%) and 0.796 (+6.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will XLE pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.74874 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of XLE?

XLE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.78% per year.
Strong growth: XLE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLE?

XLE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.1%. If you bought XLE's shares at 15.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLE?

XLE Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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: Energy Sector SPDR Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLE have a good Dividend Yield?

XLE`s 6.53% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLE is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLE?

XLE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.55%. 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: 2025-12-20 04:51