XAR Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

XAR has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.46%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.36%
Consistency Lifetime 86.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.79%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 35.66%

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: 57.8%
Total Return 5y: 124.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Industrials

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
UNHG 180 M 11.2% 14.1%
PSCI 163 M 1.59% 2.77%
XLI 27,482 M 1.35% 2.40%
EXI 1,078 M 1.39% 2.29%
FIDU 1,670 M 1.10% 1.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NATO 81 M 719% 83.3%
EUAD 1,427 M 635% 83.3%
RSPN 921 M 164% 80.9%
SHLD 7,171 M 124% 100%
MISL 1,463 M 116% 85.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Industrials

XLI
Industrial Sector Fund
 1.35% Yield
PSCI
S&P SmallCap Industrials
 1.59% Yield
VIS
Industrials Shares
 1.09% Yield
FIDU
Fidelity MSCI
 1.10% Yield
EXI
Global Industrials
 1.39% Yield
MADE
Trust
 1.01% Yield

XAR 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
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-24 0.116 -77.6% 0.05%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-24 0.519 293.2% 0.23%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 0.132 -30.5% 0.07%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.19 -66.7% 0.11%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.57 175.4% 0.34%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.207 26.2% 0.13%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.164 5.1% 0.12%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.156 -55.2% 0.11%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.348 178.4% 0.26%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.125 -12.6% 0.11%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.143 18.2% 0.12%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.121 17.5% 0.11%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.103 -49.3% 0.09%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.203 73.5% 0.2%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.117 -7.1% 0.12%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.126 7.7% 0.1%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.117 28.6% 0.11%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.091 -22.2% 0.08%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.117 -81.9% 0.09%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.646 527.2% 0.52%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.103 10.8% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.093 2.2% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.091 -78.9% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.431 242.1% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.126 -68.1% N/A
2019-09-23 2019-09-24 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.395 197% N/A
2019-06-24 2019-06-25 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.133 -16.4% N/A
2019-03-18 2019-03-19 2019-03-21 Quarterly 0.159 11.2% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.143 -75.6% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.587 559.6% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.089 -25.8% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.12 27.7% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.094 -70.1% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.314 210.9% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.101 -19.2% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.125 -64.2% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.349 188.4% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.121 10% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.11 -3.5% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.114 -86% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.817 725.3% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.099 -47.9% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.19 -55.3% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.425 162.3% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.162 1.9% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.159 -76.1% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.664 257% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.186 -80% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.931 38.3% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.673 0% N/A

XAR Dividend FAQ

The SPDR® S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (ticker XAR) aims to replicate the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index by using a sampling methodology, allocating at least 80 % of its assets to the index constituents. The index captures the aerospace and defense slice of the broader S&P Total Market Index, providing exposure to U.S.-based industrial firms in these sectors.

What is the Dividend Yield of XAR?

As of February 2026, XAR`s dividend yield is 0.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 272.23.

Does XAR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, XAR paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.116 USD.

How often does XAR pay dividends?

XAR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XAR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

XAR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XAR for the next 4 payments are between 0.089 (-23.3%) and 0.243 (+109.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will XAR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.116 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for S&P Aerospace & Defense (XAR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XAR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for S&P Aerospace & Defense (XAR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of XAR?

XAR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.36% per year.
Negative growth: XAR's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of XAR?

XAR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.79%. If you bought XAR's shares at 121.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XAR?

XAR Payout Consistency is 86.7%. 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.
Moderately consistent: S&P Aerospace & Defense has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XAR have a good Dividend Yield?

XAR`s 0.46% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XAR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XAR is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XAR?

XAR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 35.66%. 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: 2026-02-04 02:40