FXG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

FXG has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.71 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.74%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 19.08%
Consistency Lifetime 91.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.46%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 69.04%

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: 10.3%
Total Return 5y: 37.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLP 16,124 M 2.71% 3.69%
IYK 1,218 M 2.67% 3.41%
RHS 244 M 2.77% 3.07%
RSPS 250 M 2.77% 3.07%
FSTA 1,377 M 2.30% 3.21%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PBJ 96 M 19.2% 88.7%
FSTA 1,377 M 3.50% 94.7%
XLP 16,124 M 5.06% 98.9%
RHS 244 M 3.89% 98.0%
KXI 941 M 0.32% 95.9%

FXG 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
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 0.339 -43.2% 0.55%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.597 15.5% 0.95%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.517 97.3% 0.82%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.262 -20.6% 0.41%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.33 2.5% 0.49%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.322 -4.7% 0.48%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.338 238% 0.52%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.1 -67.3% 0.15%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.306 49.3% 0.49%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.205 11.4% 0.33%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.184 -4.2% 0.3%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.192 -64.7% 0.32%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.544 105.3% 0.86%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.265 87.9% 0.45%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.141 -29.5% 0.23%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 -9.1% 0.32%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.22 1.4% 0.36%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.217 4.3% 0.39%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.36%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.208 14.3% 0.37%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.182 25.5% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.145 -29.6% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.206 6.2% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.194 -24.8% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.258 27.1% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.203 8.6% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.187 11.3% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.168 6.3% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.158 -71.9% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.562 214% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.179 145.2% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.073 -67% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.221 76.8% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.125 -8.8% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.137 -19.4% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.15 20% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.125 -65.2% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.359 139.3% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.15 30.4% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.115 22.3% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.094 -75.6% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.385 243.8% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.112 15.5% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.097 -56.1% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.221 125.5% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.098 -7.5% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.106 6% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

FXG Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX® Fund (FXG) is an ETF that commits at least 90% of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to the stocks that make up its underlying index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted construct that screens the Russell 1000® Consumer Staples universe for companies expected to deliver alpha over traditional cap-weighted benchmarks, using the proprietary AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

What is the Dividend Yield of FXG?

As of February 2026, FXG`s dividend yield is 2.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.71 USD by the current share price of 67.98.

Does FXG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FXG paid a dividend of 1.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.339 USD.

How often does FXG pay dividends?

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

FXG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FXG for the next 4 payments are between 0.283 (-16.5%) and 0.35 (+3.2%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will FXG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.339 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples (FXG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FXG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples (FXG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FXG?

FXG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 19.1% per year.
Strong growth: FXG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FXG?

FXG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.46%. If you bought FXG's shares at 49.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.71 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FXG?

FXG Payout Consistency is 91.8%. 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: Consumer Staples has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FXG have a good Dividend Yield?

FXG`s 2.74% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FXG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FXG is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FXG?

FXG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.04%. 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: 2026-02-01 02:15