Utilities Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) - Dividend History

As of November 2024: Dividend Yield 2.75%, Dividend Growth per Year 2.36%, Consistency of Payouts 97.91%

Yield 12m 2.75%
Cash Amount 12m 2.21
Dividend Growth 5y avg 2.36%
Overall Dividend Rating 54.64%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.13%
Payout Consistency Overall 97.91%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Ratio current -
Total Return 12m: 33.88%
Total Return 5y: 50.28%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price, Cash Amount and Yield

Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Yield @ Date
2024-09-23 Quarterly 0.53949 -2.8% 0.67%
2024-06-24 Quarterly 0.55508 6.8% 0.81%
2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.51956 -13% 0.82%
2023-12-18 Quarterly 0.59717 14.5% 0.94%
2023-09-18 Quarterly 0.5216 -2.8% 0.81%
2023-06-20 Quarterly 0.5366 9.6% 0.81%
2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.48975 -14.4% 0.74%
2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.57224 14.1% 0.82%
2022-09-19 Quarterly 0.50142 -2.7% 0.68%
2022-06-21 Quarterly 0.5154 9.8% 0.8%
2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.46949 -13.9% 0.67%
2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.54556 9.3% 0.79%
2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.49918 1% 0.76%
2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.49432 7.3% 0.77%
2021-03-22 Quarterly 0.46078 -11.7% 0.75%
2020-12-21 Quarterly 0.52177 4.6% 0.85%
2020-09-21 Quarterly 0.49859 4.8% 0.87%
2020-06-22 Quarterly 0.47576 0.4% 0.83%
2020-03-23 Quarterly 0.47396 -5.4% 1%
2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.50117 1.8% 0.78%
2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.49215 1.4%
2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.48546 12.8%
2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.43021 -6.3%
2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.45902 -3.3%
2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.47492 7.8%
2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.44048 13.9%
2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.38665 -24.4%
2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.51121 22.5%
2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.41724 -4.5%
2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.43685 12.8%
2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.38719 -16.4%
2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.46314 11.3%
2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.41612 1.1%
2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.41162 12%
2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.3675 -17.5%
2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.44526 11.1%
2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.40089 2.1%
2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.39265 11.9%
2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.35091 -15.8%
2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.41686

What is the Dividend Yield of XLU?

XLU`s 2.75% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 2.21 USD by the current stock price of 80.49.

What is the Growth Rate of XLU?

The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 2.36% per year in the last 5-Years showcases XLU`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.

What is the Yield on Cost of XLU?

The 4.13% Yield on Cost is the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Utilities Sector SPDR Fund five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (2.21) divided by the price 5 years ago (53.56).

What is the Payout Consistency of XLU?

XLU`s 97.91% Payout Consistency shows Stability (Values above 85%) or Fragility (Values under 60%). Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of XLU?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 54.64 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does XLU have a good Dividend Yield?

XLU`s 2.75% Dividend Yield is considered as: moderate.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for XLU?

The next Dividend Date for XLU is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XLU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLU is unknown.
A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.