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XLP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

XLP has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.66%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.11
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.53%
Dividend Rating 53.14%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.59%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 36.33%

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: -0.1%
Total Return 5y: 34.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLP 14,911 M 2.66% 3.59%
IYK 1,183 M 2.44% 3.32%
FSTA 1,319 M 2.23% 3.15%
VDC 7,270 M 2.20% 3.11%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FSTA 1,319 M 2.59% 94.3%
XLP 14,911 M 6.53% 99.1%
VDC 7,270 M 3.17% 96.0%
IYK 1,183 M -8.55% 94.4%

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XLP 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 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% 0.54%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.564 49.6% 0.85%
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 2.8% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.254 0% N/A

XLP Dividend FAQ

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund (NYSE ARCA:XLP) seeks to replicate the performance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index by investing at least 95 % of its assets in the index’s constituents. The fund is classified as a non-diversified U.S. ETF within the Consumer Defensive category.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLP?

As of December 2025, XLP`s dividend yield is 2.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.11 USD by the current share price of 79.42.

Does XLP pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, XLP paid a dividend of 2.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-22 and the payout was 0.541 USD.

How often does XLP pay dividends?

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

XLP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLP for the next 4 payments are between 0.524 (-3.1%) and 0.557 (+3.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will XLP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.541 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-22. 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 6.53% 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 3.59%. If you bought XLP's shares at 58.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLP?

XLP Payout Consistency is 99.1%. 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: Consumer Staples Sector has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLP have a good Dividend Yield?

XLP`s 2.66% 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 53.14%. 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: 2025-11-19 02:42