SPYD Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High 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 | $0.518 | $51.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.518 | $51.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.518 | $51.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.518 | $51.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SPYD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.072 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SPYD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 580 | $28,141 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,896 | $140,705 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,792 | $281,409 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.26%. $10,000 in SPYD would currently pay about $426 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SPYD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.518 | -4.6% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.543 | +20.7% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.45 | -18.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.549 | +12.3% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.489 | -2.2% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +19.3% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.419 | -23.4% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.547 | +19.7% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.457 | -6.2% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.487 | +30.6% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.373 | -30.1% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.534 | +21.1% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.441 | -5.2% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.465 | +20.2% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.387 | -23.7% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.507 | +21.3% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.418 | +3.2% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.405 | -38.0% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.653 | +410.2% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.128 | -66.9% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.387 | -39.2% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.636 | +4.8% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.607 | +129.9% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.264 | -27.9% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.366 | -7.6% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.396 | -20.3% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.497 | +10.9% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.448 | -3.0% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.462 | +36.3% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.339 | -23.5% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.443 | -1.8% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.451 | +19.9% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.376 | +7.7% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.349 | -51.0% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.712 | +96.1% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.363 | +5.8% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.343 | +7.9% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.318 | -45.6% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.585 | +79.4% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.326 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.326 | +17.7% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | — | $0.277 | -16.3% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.331 | — |
Payout risk check
SPYD's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved +10.4% 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 Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF
Under normal market conditions, 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 80 high dividend-yielding companies within the S&P 500® Index. The S&P 500 Index focuses on the large capitalization U.S. equity market, including common stock and real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Mid-Cap Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 18, 2015. 43 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SPYD distribution FAQ
When is SPYD's next ex-distribution date?
SPYD'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 $0.518 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does SPYD pay distributions?
SPYD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.518 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is SPYD's distribution yield?
SPYD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.24%, based on $2.06 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $48.59. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.072 per share, is 4.26%.
How much does SPYD pay per share?
SPYD pays about $0.518 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.072 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $207.20 a year.
Has SPYD grown or cut its distribution?
SPYD has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.8% a year (+5.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SPYD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.26%, you would need about 580 shares of SPYD (roughly $28,141 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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