
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF
SPYDDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | $0.54 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 |
| March 25, 2026 | $0.45 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 |
| December 24, 2025 | $0.55 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| September 24, 2025 | $0.49 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 |
| June 25, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF has rewarded shareholders with 45 dividend payments over the past 11 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held SPYD shares during this period received a total of $18.75 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.54/share was paid 24 days ago, on June 24, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: SPYD currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.11%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2015, the dividend payout has grown by 63.9%, from $0.33 to $0.54.
Company News
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