XAR Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense 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 | $0.129 | $12.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.129 | $12.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.129 | $12.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.129 | $12.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XAR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.516 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XAR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,326 | $516,651 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,628 | $2,583,256 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 23,256 | $5,166,512 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.23%. $10,000 in XAR would currently pay about $23 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XAR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.129 | +108.1% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.062 | -44.6% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.112 | -3.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.116 | -77.6% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.519 | +293.2% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.132 | -30.5% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.19 | -66.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.57 | +175.4% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.207 | +26.2% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.164 | +5.1% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.156 | -55.2% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.348 | +178.4% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.125 | -12.6% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.143 | +18.2% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.121 | +17.5% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.103 | -49.3% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.203 | +73.5% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.117 | -7.1% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.126 | +7.7% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.117 | +28.6% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.091 | -22.2% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.117 | -81.9% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.646 | +527.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.103 | +10.8% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.093 | +2.2% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.091 | -78.9% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.431 | +242.1% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.126 | -68.1% |
| Sep 23, 2019 | — | $0.395 | +197.0% |
| Jun 24, 2019 | — | $0.133 | -16.4% |
| Mar 18, 2019 | — | $0.159 | +11.2% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.143 | -75.6% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.587 | +559.6% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.089 | -25.8% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.12 | +27.7% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.094 | -70.1% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.314 | +210.9% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.101 | -19.2% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.125 | -64.2% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.349 | +188.4% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.121 | +10.0% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.11 | -3.5% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | — | $0.114 | +15.2% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.817 Special | — |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.099 | +4.2% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.095 | -55.3% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.2125 | +162.3% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +1.9% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.0795 | -76.1% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.332 | +257.0% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.093 | -80.0% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.4655 | +38.3% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.3365 | +261.8% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.093 | +23.2% |
| Mar 15, 2013 | — | $0.0755 | -83.3% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.452 | +366.0% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.097 | +12.8% |
| Jun 15, 2012 | — | $0.086 | +0.6% |
| Mar 16, 2012 | — | $0.0855 | +10.3% |
| Dec 16, 2011 | — | $0.0775 | — |
Payout risk check
XAR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved -5.4% 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 S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index (the "index"), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the aerospace and defense segment of the S&P Total Market Index ("S&P TMI").
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2011. 60 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XAR distribution FAQ
When is XAR's next ex-distribution date?
XAR'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 $0.129 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does XAR pay distributions?
XAR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.129 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is XAR's distribution yield?
XAR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.19%, based on $0.419 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $222.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.516 per share, is 0.23%.
How much does XAR pay per share?
XAR pays about $0.129 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.516 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $51.60 a year.
Has XAR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 15.2% a year (-70.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, XAR'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 XAR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.23%, you would need about 2,326 shares of XAR (roughly $516,651 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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