XLK Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

XLK has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 1.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.61%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.71%
Consistency Lifetime 96.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.05%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 52.30%

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: 20.3%
Total Return 5y: 110.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Technology

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KQQQ 99 M 11.8% 15.1%
SEMI 38 M 4.62% 7.37%
CHAT 1,040 M 2.84% 6.67%
TDIV 3,769 M 1.51% 2.83%
NXTG 423 M 1.67% 2.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
XAIX 102 M 725% 83.3%
KQQQ 99 M 399% 100%
AGIX 178 M 298% 100%
ALAI 294 M 213% 100%
SPTE 95 M 160% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Technology

NXTG
NASDAQ Smartphone
 1.67% Yield

XLK 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 0.219 -38.8% N/A
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-24 0.358 -10.1% 0.25%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 0.398 6.1% 0.14%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.375 -2.8% 0.16%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.386 -3.3% 0.18%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.399 -0.2% 0.17%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.4 18% 0.18%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.339 -19.7% 0.15%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.422 17.2% 0.2%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.36 -0.6% 0.19%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.362 14.6% 0.22%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.316 -13.4% 0.18%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.365 15.1% 0.26%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.317 -1.9% 0.25%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.323 12.9% 0.25%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.286 -9.8% 0.23%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.317 16.1% 0.21%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.273 5% 0.17%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.26 -4.8% 0.17%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.273 -8.4% 0.19%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.298 20.6% 0.23%
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.247 -12.1% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.281 -24.3% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.371 25.8% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.295 16.6% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.253 -9% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.278 19.3% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.233 -12.1% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.265 4.3% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.254 -0.4% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.255 17% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.218 -8.4% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.238 13.9% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.209 -6.3% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.223 8.8% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.205 -5.1% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.216 10.2% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.196 -7.1% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.211 -4.1% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.22 1.9% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.216 18% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.183 -5.2% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.193 11.6% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.173 -19.9% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.216 24.1% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.174 -1.1% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.176 12.1% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.157 -8.2% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.171 8.2% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.158 0% N/A

XLK Dividend FAQ

The Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XL K) seeks to mirror the performance of the Technology Select Sector Index by using a full-replication approach: it holds at least 95 % of its assets in the index’s constituents, matching their weightings as closely as possible. Because it concentrates on a single sector, the fund is classified as non-diversified.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLK?

As of February 2026, XLK`s dividend yield is 0.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.35 USD by the current share price of 138.12.

Does XLK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, XLK paid a dividend of 1.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.219 USD.

How often does XLK pay dividends?

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

XLK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLK for the next 4 payments are between 0.372 (+69.9%) and 0.395 (+80.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will XLK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.219 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Technology Sector Fund (XLK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLK?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of XLK?

XLK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.71% per year.
Strong growth: XLK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLK?

XLK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.05%. If you bought XLK's shares at 65.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLK?

XLK Payout Consistency is 96.9%. 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: Technology Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLK have a good Dividend Yield?

XLK`s 0.61% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLK is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLK?

XLK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.30%. 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