XLB Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

XLB has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.51 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.95%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.59%
Consistency Lifetime 92.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.49%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 27
Dividend Rating 44.58%

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: 17.6%
Total Return 5y: 53.5%

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 2,581 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

XLB 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 Quarterly 0.2329 -45.7% 0.51%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-24 Quarterly 0.4289 -2.1% 0.47%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-25 Quarterly 0.4379 7.6% 0.51%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-26 Quarterly 0.4068 -8.4% 0.47%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.4443 6.2% 0.52%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.4184 -1.7% 0.45%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.4255 30.9% 0.47%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.3249 -45% 0.36%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.5912 50.7% 0.69%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.3923 -1.6% 0.48%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.3987 21.8% 0.5%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.3273 -35.7% 0.43%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.509 24.2% 0.65%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.4099 -20.4% 0.57%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.5146 59.6% 0.68%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.3225 -27% 0.37%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.4417 24.9% 0.51%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.3537 1.4% 0.45%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.3486 6.5% 0.43%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.3275 -8.9% 0.42%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.3593 16.8% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.3076 0.2% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.307 13.7% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.2699 -19.1% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.3338 13.4% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.2943 -15% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.3461 44.7% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.2391 -24.9% N/A
2018-12-21 2018-12-24 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.3186 10.3% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.2888 3.2% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.2798 23.8% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.226 -21.5% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.2879 -4.6% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.3019 19.6% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.2524 53.9% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.164 -50.9% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.3341 37.9% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.2422 2.9% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.2353 49.6% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.1573 -51% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.321 35% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.2378 3.1% N/A
2015-06-19 2015-06-23 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.2307 24.8% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.1848 -39.1% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-23 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.3035 29.8% N/A
2014-09-19 2014-09-23 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.2339 1.1% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.2314 22.1% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.1896 -32.8% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.2819 30.3% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.2165 0% N/A

XLB Dividend FAQ

The Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XLB) seeks to replicate the performance of its benchmark index by holding at least 95 % of its assets in the constituent securities. The index is composed of U.S. companies operating in chemicals, metals & mining, paper & forest products, containers & packaging, and construction materials, and the fund is classified as a non-diversified ETF.

What is the Dividend Yield of XLB?

As of February 2026, XLB`s dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.51 USD by the current share price of 51.51.

Does XLB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, XLB paid a dividend of 1.51 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.23286 USD.

How often does XLB pay dividends?

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

XLB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLB for the next 4 payments are between 0.348 (+49.4%) and 0.454 (+95.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will XLB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.23286 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Materials Sector Fund (XLB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XLB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Materials Sector Fund (XLB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of XLB?

XLB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.59% per year.
Weak growth: XLB's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLB?

XLB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.49%. If you bought XLB's shares at 33.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.51 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.49% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XLB?

XLB Payout Consistency is 92.5%. 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: Materials Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XLB have a good Dividend Yield?

XLB`s 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLB is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLB?

XLB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.58%. 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