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XLU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

XLU has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 2.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.56%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.31
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.27%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.85%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.22%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 68.17%

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: 17% (S&P 500: 19.6%)
Total Return 5y: 64.8% (S&P 500: 123.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
XLU 22,640 M 2.56% 4.22%
VPU 8,197 M 2.54% 4.19%
FUTY 2,194 M 2.51% 4.17%
FXU 1,784 M 2.06% 3.83%
UTES 1,286 M 1.16% 2.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FUTY 2,194 M 3.70% 97.8%
XLU 22,640 M 3.27% 98.0%
VPU 8,197 M 3.17% 98.9%
UTES 1,286 M 3.39% 90.8%
FXU 1,784 M -5.11% 87.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare XLU Dividends with its Peer-Group

FUTY
Fidelity MSCI
 2.51% Yield
VPU
Vanguard Utilities
 2.54% Yield

XLU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 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 0.568 2% 0.67%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 Quarterly 0.557 0.4% 0.69%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.555 -11.6% 0.71%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.628 16.5% 0.83%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.539 -2.9% 0.67%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.555 6.7% 0.81%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.52 -12.9% 0.83%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.597 14.4% 0.94%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.522 -2.8% 0.81%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.537 9.6% 0.81%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.49 -14.3% 0.74%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.572 14.2% 0.82%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.501 -2.7% 0.68%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.515 9.6% 0.8%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.47 -13.9% 0.67%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.546 9.4% 0.79%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.499 1% 0.76%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.494 7.2% 0.77%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.461 -11.7% 0.75%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.522 4.6% 0.85%
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.499 4.8% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.476 0.4% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.474 -5.4% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.501 1.8% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.492 1.4% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.485 12.8% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.43 -6.3% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.459 -3.4% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.475 8% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.44 13.7% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.387 -24.3% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.511 22.5% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.417 -4.6% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.437 12.9% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.387 -16.4% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.463 11.3% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.416 1% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.412 12% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.368 -17.3% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.445 11% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.401 2% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.393 12% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.351 -15.8% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.417 9.7% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.38 1.6% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.374 11.6% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.335 -16.5% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.401 9.9% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.365 -1.6% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.371 0% N/A

XLU Dividend FAQ

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XLU) seeks to mirror the performance of its benchmark index by employing a near-full replication approach-investing at least 95% of assets in the constituent securities. The index is composed of companies operating in electric, water, multi-utility, independent power and renewable electricity production, and gas utility sectors, making the fund non-diversified and heavily weighted toward regulated utility firms.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLU?

As of October 2025, XLU`s dividend yield is 2.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.31 USD by the current share price of 90.10.

Does XLU pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, XLU paid a dividend of 2.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-22 and the payout was 0.568 USD.

How often does XLU pay dividends?

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

Will XLU pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.568 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Sector SPDR (XLU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Sector SPDR (XLU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of XLU?

XLU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.27% per year.
Strong growth: XLU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLU?

XLU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.22%. If you bought XLU's shares at 54.69 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.22% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLU?

XLU Payout Consistency is 98.0%. 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: Utilities Sector SPDR has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLU have a good Dividend Yield?

XLU`s 2.56% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLU is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLU?

XLU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.85%. 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: 2025-10-27 02:00