State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XARDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| September 24, 2025 | $0.52 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 |
| June 25, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 |
| March 26, 2025 | $0.19 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 |
| December 26, 2024 | $0.57 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF has rewarded shareholders with 62 dividend payments over the past 14 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held XAR shares during this period received a total of $14.35 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.12/share was paid 30 days ago, on December 24, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: XAR currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.33%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2011, the dividend payout has decreased by 25.3%, from $0.15 to $0.12.
Company News
TransDigm Group announced a $2.2 billion acquisition of Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings from Vance Street Capital. The two businesses provide FAA-approved aftermarket aircraft parts and repair solutions, generating approximately $280 million in 2025 revenue with roughly 700 employees. The deal reinforces TransDigm's focu...
U.S. stocks extended their rally into record territory as the jobs market showed mixed but reassuring signals. December nonfarm payrolls rose 50,000 (below expectations), but unemployment fell to 4.4%, supporting hopes for Fed rate cuts later in 2026. Defense stocks surged following Trump's announcement of a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027...
Defense stocks surged Thursday after President Trump proposed increasing the U.S. military budget from $900 billion to $1.5 trillion by 2027. Defense ETFs and contractors rallied, with small-cap defense companies leading gains. The broader market showed mixed performance, with consumer staples outperforming and technology stocks lagging due to we...
President Trump ordered U.S. defense contractors to immediately halt dividend payments and share buybacks, citing underinvestment in production and excessive executive compensation. Trump stated that dividends and buybacks will remain banned until companies build modern production facilities, accelerate equipment output, and improve maintenance q...
Nukkleus announced a $14 million acquisition of Israeli defense technology firm Tiltan, focusing on AI-driven simulation and GPS-denied navigation tools. The deal caused Nukkleus stock to surge nearly 40% as investors viewed the strategic expansion positively.
