XLC Distribution History & Yield
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.364 | $36.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 147 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.364 | $36.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 238 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.364 | $36.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.364 | $36.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XLC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.456 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XLC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 825 | $86,959 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,121 | $434,794 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,242 | $869,588 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.38%. $10,000 in XLC would currently pay about $138 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XLC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.364 | +28.2% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.284 | -20.4% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.357 | -5.1% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.376 | -9.4% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.415 | +66.7% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.249 | -13.5% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.288 | +13.4% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.254 | -5.6% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.269 | +20.1% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.224 | +4.7% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.214 | +23.0% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.174 | +3.6% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.168 | +60.0% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.105 | -30.0% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +27.1% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +7.3% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.11 | -15.4% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.13 | -24.9% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.173 | +10.2% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.157 | +10.6% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.142 | +0.7% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.141 | +6.0% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.133 | +24.3% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.107 | -13.7% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.124 | +10.7% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.112 | -0.9% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.113 | -3.4% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.117 | -1.7% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.119 | +0.8% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.118 | +42.2% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.083 | -38.1% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.134 | +1.5% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.132 | — |
Payout risk check
XLC's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
Its share price moved -10.9% 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 Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
Normally, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Communication Services companies by the GICS®, including securities of companies from the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Communications. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2018. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XLC distribution FAQ
When is XLC's next ex-distribution date?
XLC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.364 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does XLC pay distributions?
XLC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.364 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is XLC's distribution yield?
XLC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.31%, based on $1.381 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $105.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.456 per share, is 1.38%.
How much does XLC pay per share?
XLC pays about $0.364 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.456 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $145.60 a year.
Has XLC grown or cut its distribution?
XLC has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 21.4% a year (+14.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XLC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.38%, you would need about 825 shares of XLC (roughly $86,959 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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