FELC Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

FELC has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 0.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.02%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.54%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.43%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 35.60%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
YMAG 369 M 44.6% 75.9%
SPYT 149 M 22.7% 27.4%
ACKY 54 M 6.26% 6.58%
QDPL 1,445 M 5.18% 7.80%
OVL 184 M 3.27% 5.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAFE 1,540 M 406% 83.3%
XMAG 125 M 147% 100%
LRGC 732 M 119% 100%
OALC 202 M 98.0% 91.7%
EAGL 3,724 M 120% 100%

FELC Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.086 6.2% 0.23%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.081 -11% 0.22%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.091 -2.2% 0.27%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.093 0% 0.3%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.093 19.2% 0.28%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.078 -1.3% 0.25%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.079 -11.2% 0.26%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.089 790% 0.31%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-03 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.04%

FELC Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity Covington Trust ETF (FELC) is a U.S.-focused large-blend fund that commits at least 80% of its capital to common stocks that are constituents of the S&P 500® Index. The manager employs a research-driven, factor-based process that screens for long-term return drivers such as valuation metrics, growth prospects, quality indicators, and other quantitative signals.

What is the Dividend Yield of FELC?

As of February 2026, FELC`s dividend yield is 1.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.35 USD by the current share price of 38.57.

Does FELC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FELC paid a dividend of 0.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.086 USD.

How often does FELC pay dividends?

FELC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FELC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

FELC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FELC for the next 4 payments are between 0.095 (+10.5%) and 0.126 (+46.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FELC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.086 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Covington Trust (FELC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FELC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Covington Trust (FELC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FELC?

FELC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.54% per year.
Strong growth: FELC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FELC?

FELC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.43%. If you bought FELC's shares at 24.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.43% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FELC?

FELC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Fidelity Covington Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FELC have a good Dividend Yield?

FELC`s 1.02% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FELC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FELC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FELC?

FELC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 35.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:22