State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLPDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | $0.57 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 |
| March 25, 2026 | $0.45 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 |
| December 24, 2025 | $0.63 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| September 24, 2025 | $0.54 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 |
| June 25, 2025 | $0.55 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF has rewarded shareholders with 78 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held XLP shares during this period received a total of $26.64 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.57/share was paid 24 days ago, on June 24, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: XLP currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.58%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 345.0%, from $0.13 to $0.57.
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