SDY Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.917 | $91.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.917 | $91.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.917 | $91.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.917 | $91.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SDY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.668 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SDY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 328 | $51,821 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,636 | $259,106 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,272 | $518,212 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.32%. $10,000 in SDY would currently pay about $232 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SDY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.917 | -5.3% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.968 | +10.8% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.874 | -14.1% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.017 | +16.8% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.871 | -6.0% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.927 | +13.3% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.818 | -20.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $1.03 | +31.2% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.785 | -8.6% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.859 | +21.3% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.708 | -27.6% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.978 | +23.3% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.793 | -2.6% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.814 | +14.2% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.713 | -19.9% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.89 | +15.4% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.771 | +1.3% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.761 | -1.7% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.774 | -20.2% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.97 | +14.1% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.85 | +5.1% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.809 | -18.0% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.987 | +43.9% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.686 | +0.9% |
Payout risk check
SDY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 90/100).
Its share price moved +13.1% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the highest dividend yielding S&P Composite 1500® Index constituents that have followed a managed-dividends policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Mid-Cap Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2005. 83 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SDY distribution FAQ
When is SDY's next ex-distribution date?
SDY's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.917 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does SDY pay distributions?
SDY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.917 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is SDY's distribution yield?
SDY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.38%, based on $3.776 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $158.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.668 per share, is 2.32%.
How much does SDY pay per share?
SDY pays about $0.917 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.668 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $366.80 a year.
Has SDY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.4% a year (+3.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SDY's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of SDY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.32%, you would need about 328 shares of SDY (roughly $51,821 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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