XLB Distribution History & Yield
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days) | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.193 | $19.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.193 | $19.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 194 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.193 | $19.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.193 | $19.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XLB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.772 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XLB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,555 | $80,751 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,773 | $403,756 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,545 | $807,513 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.49%. $10,000 in XLB would currently pay about $149 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XLB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.193 | -7.2% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.208 | -10.7% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.233 | +8.6% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.2145 | -2.1% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.219 | +7.6% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.2035 | -8.3% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.222 | +6.2% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.209 | -1.6% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.2125 | +30.8% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.1625 | -45.0% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.2955 | +50.8% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.196 | -1.8% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.1995 | +22.0% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.1635 | -35.8% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.2545 | +24.1% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.205 | -20.4% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.2575 | +59.4% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.1615 | -26.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.221 | +24.9% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.177 | +1.4% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.1745 | +6.4% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.164 | -8.6% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.1795 | +16.6% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.154 | +0.3% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.1535 | +13.7% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.135 | -19.2% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.167 | +13.6% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.147 | -15.0% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.173 | +44.8% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.1195 | -25.1% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.1595 | +10.4% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.1445 | +3.2% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.14 | +23.9% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.113 | -21.5% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.144 | -4.6% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.151 | +19.8% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.126 | +53.7% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.082 | -50.9% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.167 | +38.0% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.121 | +3.0% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.1175 | +49.7% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | — | $0.0785 | -51.1% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.1605 | +34.9% |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.119 | +3.0% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.1155 | +24.9% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.0925 | -39.1% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.152 | +29.9% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.117 | +1.3% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.1155 | +21.6% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.095 | -32.6% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.141 | +30.6% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.108 | -27.5% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.149 | +81.7% |
| Mar 15, 2013 | — | $0.082 | -50.3% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.165 | +67.5% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.0985 | +6.5% |
| Jun 15, 2012 | — | $0.0925 | +31.2% |
| Mar 16, 2012 | — | $0.0705 | -37.3% |
| Dec 16, 2011 | — | $0.1125 | +23.0% |
| Sep 16, 2011 | — | $0.0915 | -10.7% |
| Jun 17, 2011 | — | $0.1025 | +65.3% |
| Mar 18, 2011 | — | $0.062 | -59.1% |
| Dec 17, 2010 | — | $0.1515 | +122.8% |
| Sep 17, 2010 | — | $0.333 Special | — |
| Jun 18, 2010 | — | $0.068 | +86.3% |
| Mar 19, 2010 | — | $0.0365 | -58.8% |
| Dec 18, 2009 | — | $0.0885 | +33.1% |
| Sep 18, 2009 | — | $0.0665 | -4.3% |
| Jun 19, 2009 | — | $0.0695 | +6.1% |
| Mar 20, 2009 | — | $0.0655 | -53.7% |
| Dec 19, 2008 | — | $0.1415 | +32.9% |
| Sep 19, 2008 | — | $0.1065 | +4.9% |
| Jun 20, 2008 | — | $0.1015 | +69.2% |
| Mar 20, 2008 | — | $0.06 | -69.4% |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.196 | +106.3% |
| Sep 21, 2007 | — | $0.095 | +3.8% |
| Jun 15, 2007 | — | $0.0915 | +281.2% |
| Mar 16, 2007 | — | $0.024 | -87.5% |
| Dec 15, 2006 | — | $0.192 | +109.8% |
| Sep 15, 2006 | — | $0.0915 | -11.6% |
| Jun 16, 2006 | — | $0.1035 | +31.0% |
| Mar 17, 2006 | — | $0.079 | -33.1% |
| Dec 16, 2005 | — | $0.118 | +55.3% |
| Sep 16, 2005 | — | $0.076 | +7.8% |
| Jun 17, 2005 | — | $0.0705 | +33.0% |
| Mar 18, 2005 | — | $0.053 | -38.4% |
| Dec 17, 2004 | — | $0.086 | +37.6% |
| Sep 17, 2004 | — | $0.0625 | +4.2% |
| Jun 18, 2004 | — | $0.06 | +34.8% |
| Mar 19, 2004 | — | $0.0445 | -41.8% |
| Dec 19, 2003 | — | $0.0765 | +27.5% |
| Sep 19, 2003 | — | $0.06 | +0.8% |
| Jun 20, 2003 | — | $0.0595 | +38.4% |
| Mar 21, 2003 | — | $0.043 | -42.3% |
| Dec 20, 2002 | — | $0.0745 | +34.2% |
| Sep 20, 2002 | — | $0.0555 | -3.5% |
| Jun 21, 2002 | — | $0.0575 | +45.6% |
| Mar 15, 2002 | — | $0.0395 | -41.5% |
| Dec 21, 2001 | — | $0.0675 | +26.2% |
| Sep 21, 2001 | — | $0.0535 | +8.1% |
| Jun 15, 2001 | — | $0.0495 | +5.3% |
| Mar 16, 2001 | — | $0.047 | -14.5% |
| Dec 18, 2000 | — | $0.2535 Special | — |
| Sep 15, 2000 | — | $0.055 | +10.0% |
| Jun 16, 2000 | — | $0.05 | +85.2% |
| Mar 17, 2000 | — | $0.027 | -49.1% |
| Dec 17, 1999 | — | $0.053 | +41.3% |
| Sep 17, 1999 | — | $0.0375 | -10.7% |
| Jun 18, 1999 | — | $0.042 | +12.0% |
| Mar 19, 1999 | — | $0.0375 | — |
Payout risk check
XLB's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved +12.6% 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 Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Mar 19, 1999. 110 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XLB distribution FAQ
When is XLB's next ex-distribution date?
XLB's next ex-distribution date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.193 per share, expected on Oct 5, 2026.
How often does XLB pay distributions?
XLB pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.193 per share with an ex-date of Jun 22, 2026.
What is XLB's distribution yield?
XLB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.63%, based on $0.8485 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.95. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.772 per share, is 1.49%.
How much does XLB pay per share?
XLB pays about $0.193 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.772 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $77.20 a year.
Has XLB grown or cut its distribution?
XLB has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.8% a year (-0.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XLB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.49%, you would need about 1,555 shares of XLB (roughly $80,751 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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