State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLPDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 26, 2025 | $0.42 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 |
| December 26, 2024 | $0.60 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF has rewarded shareholders with 76 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held XLP shares during this period received a total of $25.61 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.63/share was paid 30 days ago, on December 24, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: XLP currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.60%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 385.9%, from $0.13 to $0.63.
Company News
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