Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLPDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 25, 2024 | $0.44 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund has issued 75 dividend payments over the past 18 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 75 days ago, on September 24, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.60 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.33 per share.
Company News
During economic downturns, consumer staples ETFs like XLP can provide stability, as these companies produce essential products consumers continue to buy regardless of economic conditions. Historical data shows consumer staples outperform other sectors before and after recessions.
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As recession fears rise, investors are seeking defensive sectors to protect their portfolios. The article highlights Consumer Staples and Utilities as two sectors that tend to outperform during economic downturns.
Economists have raised the probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months, citing a disappointing jobs report and market volatility. However, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes the U.S. economy has not entered a recession, though the odds of one are more likely than not. Investors are advised to consider defensive sectors like qua...
General Mills’ stock jumped Wednesday, after the consumer-foods company reported fiscal third-quarter profit that rose above expectations, as price increases and cost savings helped offset volume declines.
