XLP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

XLP has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.71%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.06%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.83%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 50.57%

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: 4.4%
Total Return 5y: 33.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IYK 1,222 M 3.13% 3.63%
FSTA 1,388 M 2.86% 3.11%
VDC 7,795 M 2.77% 3.02%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IYK 1,222 M 16.7% 96.9%
FSTA 1,388 M 3.50% 94.7%
VDC 7,795 M 2.76% 95.8%

XLP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 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 Quarterly 0.627 15.9% 0.8%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-24 Quarterly 0.541 -2% 0.69%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 Quarterly 0.552 32.1% 0.69%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.418 -30.6% 0.53%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.602 37.1% 0.76%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.439 -24.6% 0.53%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.582 5.4% 0.75%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.552 3% 0.74%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.536 10.5% 0.75%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.485 -7.8% 0.68%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.526 52.5% 0.71%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.345 -35.3% 0.48%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.533 15.6% 0.72%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.461 -10.1% 0.65%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.513 53.1% 0.74%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.335 -34.6% 0.45%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.512 15.8% 0.69%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.442 -0.5% 0.63%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.444 24.4% 0.65%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.357 -36.7% N/A
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.564 49.6% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.377 -18.2% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.461 60.6% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.287 -44.1% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.513 43.3% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.358 -20.3% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.449 50.7% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.298 -35.8% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.464 19.6% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.388 -1.5% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.394 31.8% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.299 -28.5% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.418 20.8% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.346 -20.6% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.436 50.3% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.29 -24.9% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.386 17.7% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.328 1.5% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.323 19.2% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.271 -26.8% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.37 20.1% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.308 2% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.302 2% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.296 -15.4% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.35 22% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.287 -7.7% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.311 44% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.216 -32.9% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.322 23.4% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A

XLP Dividend FAQ

XLP is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of a Consumer Staples index. The fund uses a replication strategy, investing at least 95% of its assets in the indexs securities.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLP?

As of March 2026, XLP`s dividend yield is 2.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 81.14.

Does XLP pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, XLP paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.627 USD.

How often does XLP pay dividends?

XLP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLP has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

XLP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLP for the next payments are between 0.522 (-16.7%) and 0.599 (-4.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.75%.

Will XLP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.627 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Sector (XLP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Sector (XLP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of XLP?

XLP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.06% per year.
Strong growth: XLP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLP?

XLP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.83%. If you bought XLP's shares at 60.73 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLP?

XLP Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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: Consumer Staples Sector has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLP have a good Dividend Yield?

XLP`s 2.71% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLP is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLP?

XLP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.57%. 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: 2026-03-20 02:39