SPYM Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.239 | $23.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 (in 138 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.239 | $23.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.239 | $23.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.239 | $23.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SPYM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.956 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SPYM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,256 | $114,213 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,277 | $571,067 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,553 | $1,142,134 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.05%. $10,000 in SPYM would currently pay about $105 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SPYM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | $0.239 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | — | $0.239 | +23.2% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.194 | -18.5% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.238 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | — | $0.238 | +11.2% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.214 | -1.4% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.217 | -9.2% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.239 | +10.6% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.216 | -3.1% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.223 | +10.4% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.202 | -8.6% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.221 | +11.6% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.198 | -2.5% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.203 | +10.9% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.183 | -11.6% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.207 | +7.3% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.193 | -0.5% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.194 | +16.2% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.167 | -17.7% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.203 | +31.8% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.154 | -7.8% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.167 | -3.5% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.173 | -4.4% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.181 | +20.7% |
Payout risk check
SPYM's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved +16.1% 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 Portfolio S&P 500 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 the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2005. 84 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SPYM distribution FAQ
When is SPYM's next ex-distribution date?
SPYM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.239 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does SPYM pay distributions?
SPYM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.239 per share with an ex-date of Sep 11, 2026.
What is SPYM's distribution yield?
SPYM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.00%, based on $0.91 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $90.99. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.956 per share, is 1.05%.
How much does SPYM pay per share?
SPYM pays about $0.239 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.956 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $95.60 a year.
Has SPYM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.2% a year (+0.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SPYM'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 SPYM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.05%, you would need about 1,256 shares of SPYM (roughly $114,213 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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