XLE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

XLE has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 2.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.29%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.26%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.92%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 27
Dividend Rating 56.06%

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: 21.6%
Total Return 5y: 190.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WEEI 41 M 12.7% 13.9%
TPZ 92 M 3.63% 8.94%
IXC 2,069 M 3.82% 8.35%
FENY 1,450 M 3.20% 7.77%
VDE 7,816 M 3.11% 7.61%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PSCE 76 M 138% 64.3%
WEEI 41 M 71.4% 100%
COAL 40 M 60.4% 100%
FTXN 104 M 40.7% 89.7%
FXN 263 M 41.3% 85.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Equity Energy

WEEI
Westwood Salient
 12.68% Yield
FTXN
Nasdaq Oil & Gas
 2.76% Yield
IEZ
U.S. Oil Equipment
 2.04% Yield
OIH
Oil
 1.71% Yield
RSPG
SP500 Equal Weight
 2.64% Yield
FXN
Energy AlphaDEX Fund
 2.57% Yield

XLE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-24 0.373 -50.2% 0.85%
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% N/A
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 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 February 2026, XLE`s dividend yield is 3.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.56 USD by the current share price of 53.25.

Does XLE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, XLE paid a dividend of 2.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.37301 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 2025-12-22.

XLE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLE for the next 4 payments are between 0.766 (+105.4%) and 0.798 (+113.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will XLE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.37301 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector Fund (XLE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector 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 2.26% per year.
Weak growth: XLE's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLE?

XLE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.9%. If you bought XLE's shares at 18.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLE?

XLE Payout Consistency is 96.0%. 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 Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLE have a good Dividend Yield?

XLE`s 3.29% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

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 56.06%. 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: 2026-02-04 02:40