XLF Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

XLF has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.38%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.15%
Consistency Lifetime 95.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.68%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 27
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: 98.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Financial

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KBWD 448 M 13.7% 17.8%
BIZD 1,637 M 11.0% 19.8%
PBDC 258 M 10.3% 17.9%
PSP 340 M 5.85% 7.84%
IAT 602 M 3.19% 4.05%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GSIB 32 M 81.2% 100%
PSP 340 M 25.3% 75.4%
IYF 4,175 M 11.5% 92.7%
IXG 649 M 16.3% 89.1%
KCE 548 M 11.3% 90.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Financial

IAT
U.S. Regional Banks
 3.19% Yield
KBE
S&P Bank
 2.62% Yield
KRE
S&P Regional Banking
 2.57% Yield
KBWB
KBW Bank
 2.33% Yield
FTXO
Nasdaq Bank
 2.09% Yield

XLF 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 0.191 7.3% 0.35%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-24 0.178 3.5% 0.33%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 0.172 -3.9% 0.34%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.179 -13.1% 0.36%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.206 24.8% 0.43%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.165 1.2% 0.36%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.163 6.5% 0.39%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.153 -16.8% 0.38%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.184 18.7% 0.49%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.155 3.3% 0.45%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.15 -2% 0.45%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.153 -27.1% 0.49%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.21 21.4% 0.63%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.173 5.5% 0.53%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.164 7.9% 0.52%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.152 -17.4% 0.39%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.184 13.6% 0.49%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.162 16.5% 0.44%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.139 -7.9% 0.39%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.151 -0.7% 0.45%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.152 12.6% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.135 -11.2% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.152 -4.4% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.159 1.9% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.156 8.3% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.144 3.6% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.139 3% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.135 -6.9% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.145 13.3% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.128 7.6% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.119 13.3% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.105 -18% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.128 24.3% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.103 10.8% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.093 5.7% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.088 -17.8% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.107 -6.1% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.114 -5.8% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.121 21% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.1 -33.3% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.15 32.7% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.113 2.7% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.11 20.9% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.091 -27.8% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.126 28.6% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.098 8.9% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.09 8.4% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.083 -17.8% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.101 24.7% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.081 0% N/A

XLF Dividend FAQ

The Financial Select Sector SPDR® Fund (ticker XLF) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&P 500 Financials Index. By mandate it must allocate at least 95 % of its net assets to the securities that compose the index, which are classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard as financial services, insurance, banks, capital markets, mortgage REITs, and consumer finance. Because the fund’s holdings are concentrated in a single sector, it is designated as non-diversified.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLF?

As of February 2026, XLF`s dividend yield is 1.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 53.44.

Does XLF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, XLF paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.191 USD.

How often does XLF pay dividends?

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

XLF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLF for the next 4 payments are between 0.16 (-16.2%) and 0.182 (-4.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will XLF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.191 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Financial Sector Fund (XLF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLF?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of XLF?

XLF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.15% per year.
Strong growth: XLF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLF?

XLF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.68%. If you bought XLF's shares at 26.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.68% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLF?

XLF Payout Consistency is 95.1%. 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: Financial Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLF have a good Dividend Yield?

XLF`s 1.38% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLF is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLF?

XLF`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: 2026-01-25 02:18