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XLV Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

XLV's dividend history, current yield (1.7%), dividend growth rate (6.3%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Health).

Yield 12m 1.66%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.34
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.32%
Overall Dividend Rating 58.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.58%
Payout Ratio -
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.2%
Total Return 12m: -5.08%
Total Return 5y: 50.53%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Health

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPH 525 M 1.88% 3.08%
XLV 34,970 M 1.66% 2.58%
VHT 15,071 M 1.55% 2.28%
FHLC 2,452 M 1.51% 2.22%
IYH 2,763 M 1.01% 1.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
XLV 34,970 M 6.32% 96.2%
IXJ 3,730 M 5.79% 92.2%
VHT 15,071 M 7.36% 96.0%
PPH 525 M 9.13% 88.3%
IHI 4,511 M 14.8% 81.7%

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XLV Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.565 -9.2% 0.39%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.622 7.8% 0.45%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.577 0.7% 0.37%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.573 9.6% 0.39%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.523 -12.5% 0.36%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.598 10.7% 0.45%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.54 -0.4% 0.41%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.542 10.8% 0.42%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.489 -12.1% 0.39%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.556 9.9% 0.41%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.506 0.4% 0.4%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.504 18.3% 0.42%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.426 -19.3% 0.31%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.528 13.1% 0.39%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.467 -2.9% 0.36%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.481 20.9% 0.39%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.398 -14.2% 0.35%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.464 11% 0.42%
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.418 -1.6% 0.4%
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.425 11.3% 0.43%
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.382 -42.6% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-03 Other 0.666 57.8% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.422 11.1% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.38 -4.5% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.398 16.7% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.341 -10.3% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.38 3.5% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.367 16.1% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.316 5.3% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.3 -9.4% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.331 8.5% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.305 -1% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.308 12.4% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.274 -10.2% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.305 9.3% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.279 -2.1% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.285 20.3% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.237 -21.8% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.303 16.1% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A

XLV Dividend FAQ

Does XLV pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, XLV paid a dividend of 2.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-24 and the payout was 0.565 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLV?

As of June 2025, XLV`s dividend yield is 1.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.34 USD by the current share price of 136.13.

How often does XLV pay dividends?

XLV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), XLV has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLV?

The next ex-dividend date for Health Care Sector SPDR (XLV) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of XLV?

XLV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.32% per year.
Strong growth: XLV's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLV?

XLV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.58%. If you bought XLV's shares at 90.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.58% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLV?

XLV Payout Consistency is 96.2%. 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: Health Care Sector SPDR has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLV have a good Dividend Yield?

XLV`s 1.66% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLV?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLV is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLV?

XLV`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.44%. 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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.