State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLCDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | $0.38 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| September 24, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 |
| June 25, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 |
| March 26, 2025 | $0.29 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 |
| December 26, 2024 | $0.25 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF has rewarded shareholders with 30 dividend payments over the past 7 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held XLC shares during this period received a total of $5.15 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.38/share was paid 30 days ago, on December 24, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: XLC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.14%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2018, the dividend payout has grown by 185.4%, from $0.13 to $0.38.
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