OIH vs XOP
VanEck Oil Services ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
OIH
VanEck Oil Services ETF
TTM yield · Annual
XOP
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- XOP yields more today: 1.57% vs 1.14% (forward).
- OIH has grown its payout faster: 20.8%/yr vs 18.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
- OIH pays once a year; XOP pays every quarter.
- Over the last year OIH delivered the higher total return: +68.3% vs +45.8% (price change plus payouts).
- XOP has the steadier distribution: consistency 89/100 vs 22/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | OIH | XOP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $427.53 | $190.71 |
| TTM yield | 1.14% | 1.70% |
| Forward yield | 1.14% | 1.57% |
| Annual payout per share | $4.869 | $2.992 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | -10.5% | +1.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +20.8% | +18.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 22/100 | 89/100 |
| 1-year total return | +68.3% | +45.8% |
| 1-year price return | +66.5% | +43.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.0B | 4.0B |
| Years paying | 25.5 | 20.0 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ 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
| OIH | XOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 23.4 | 52.4 |
| Income per year | $114 | $157 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $13 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIH Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $4.869 | Est. |
| XOP Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.748 | Est. |
| XOP Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.748 | Est. |
| XOP Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.748 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
OIHXOP
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, OIH or XOP?
XOP currently has the higher trailing yield: OIH yields 1.14% and XOP yields 1.70%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do OIH and XOP pay?
OIH pays once a year and XOP pays every quarter. OIH's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and XOP's is Sep 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, OIH or XOP?
OIH has grown its payout faster: 20.8%/yr vs 18.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is OIH or XOP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. OIH and XOP 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.