IYC vs XLY
iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF compared with State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IYC
iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
XLY
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- XLY yields more today: 0.82% vs 0.56% (forward).
- XLY has grown its payout faster: 10.0%/yr vs 4.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year XLY delivered the higher total return: -0.8% vs -2.6% (price change plus payouts).
- XLY is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.37% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IYC | XLY |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $100.24 | $114.02 |
| TTM yield | 0.51% | 0.79% |
| Forward yield | 0.56% | 0.82% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.564 | $0.932 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | +0.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +4.0% | +10.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 86/100 | 85/100 |
| 1-year total return | -2.6% | -0.8% |
| 1-year price return | -3.1% | -1.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.2B | 22.7B |
| Years paying | 25.9 | 27.5 |
| Sector / category | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| IYC | XLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 99.8 | 87.7 |
| Income per year | $56 | $82 |
| Income per month (avg) | $5 | $7 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IYC Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.141 | Est. |
| IYC Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.141 | Est. |
| IYC Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.141 | Est. |
| XLY Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.233 | Est. |
| XLY Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.233 | Est. |
| XLY Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.233 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, IYC or XLY?
XLY currently has the higher trailing yield: IYC yields 0.51% and XLY yields 0.79%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IYC and XLY pay?
IYC pays every quarter and XLY pays every quarter. IYC's next ex-date is Sep 14, 2026 and XLY's is Sep 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IYC or XLY?
XLY has grown its payout faster: 10.0%/yr vs 4.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IYC or XLY better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IYC and XLY differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.