FMAT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

FMAT has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.87 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.73%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.70%
Consistency Lifetime 98.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.29%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 53.76%

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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 19.6%
Total Return 5y: 58.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Natural Resources

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
COPJ 179 M 12.7% 29.3%
URA 7,409 M 4.87% 14.9%
URNJ 516 M 6.98% 9.37%
URNM 2,489 M 3.28% 8.18%
COPX 6,405 M 2.87% 6.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
COPJ 179 M 216% 100%
ION 15 M 156% 81.7%
MGNR 488 M 119% 100%
LITP 59 M 59.3% 100%
ILIT 22 M 73.5% 89.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Natural Resources

COPJ
Junior Copper Miners
 12.72% Yield
LITP
Lithium Miners
 7.80% Yield
URNJ
Junior Uranium Miners
 6.98% Yield
FXZ
Materials AlphaDEX Fund
 1.88% Yield
MOO
Agribusiness
 2.48% Yield
COPX
Copper Miners
 2.87% Yield

FMAT Dividend History: Last 50 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 0.21 -2.8% 0.4%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.216 -3.6% 0.41%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.224 1.8% 0.46%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.22 7.3% 0.46%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.205 -2.4% 0.43%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.21 12.3% 0.4%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.187 -9.7% 0.37%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.207 -3.3% 0.41%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.214 2.9% 0.45%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.208 -1.4% 0.45%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-22 Quarterly 0.211 6% 0.46%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-22 Quarterly 0.199 -3.4% 0.46%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.206 3% 0.47%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.2 -24.5% 0.49%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.265 31.8% 0.64%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.201 8.1% 0.42%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.186 -5.6% 0.38%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.197 10.7% 0.43%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.178 9.2% 0.39%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.163 -5.8% 0.37%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-23 Quarterly 0.173 2.4% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-09-23 Quarterly 0.169 13.4% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-24 Quarterly 0.149 -27.3% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.205 22% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.168 3.7% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.162 -15.2% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.191 49.2% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.128 -23.8% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.168 13.5% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.148 -6.9% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.159 10.4% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.144 0% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.144 17.1% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.123 -8.9% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.135 1.5% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-23 Quarterly 0.133 17.7% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.113 -15.7% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-22 Quarterly 0.134 10.7% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-23 Quarterly 0.121 -16% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.144 2300% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-05 Other 0.006 -94.4% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-24 Quarterly 0.107 -31.4% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.156 21.9% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.128 0.8% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.127 0% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-26 Quarterly 0.127 9.5% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.116 36.5% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.085 -32% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.125 6150% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-03 Other 0.002 0% N/A

FMAT Dividend FAQ

The Fidelity® MSCI Materials Index ETF (FMAT) seeks to track the MSCI USA IMI Materials 25/50 Index, allocating at least 80% of its assets to the securities that comprise that index. While it aims to mirror the index’s performance, the fund may not hold every constituent and is classified as a non-diversified ETF focused on the U.S. materials sector.

What is the Dividend Yield of FMAT?

As of February 2026, FMAT`s dividend yield is 1.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.87 USD by the current share price of 60.05.

Does FMAT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FMAT paid a dividend of 0.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.21 USD.

How often does FMAT pay dividends?

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

FMAT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FMAT for the next 4 payments are between 0.223 (+6.2%) and 0.249 (+18.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FMAT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.21 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity MSCI Materials (FMAT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FMAT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity MSCI Materials (FMAT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FMAT?

FMAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.70% per year.
Strong growth: FMAT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FMAT?

FMAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.29%. If you bought FMAT's shares at 37.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.87 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FMAT?

FMAT Payout Consistency is 98.6%. 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 MSCI Materials has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FMAT have a good Dividend Yield?

FMAT`s 1.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FMAT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FMAT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FMAT?

FMAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.76%. 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