XLF Distribution History & Yield
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR 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 | $0.197 | $19.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.197 | $19.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.197 | $19.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.197 | $19.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XLF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.788 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XLF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,523 | $85,127 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,615 | $425,635 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,229 | $851,269 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.41%. $10,000 in XLF would currently pay about $141 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XLF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.197 | +5.3% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.187 | -25.5% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.251 | +31.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.191 | +7.3% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.178 | +3.5% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.172 | -3.9% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.179 | -13.1% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.206 | +24.8% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.165 | +1.2% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.163 | +6.5% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.153 | -16.8% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.184 | +18.7% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.155 | +3.3% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.15 | -2.0% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.153 | -27.1% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.21 | +21.4% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.173 | +5.5% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.164 | +7.9% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.152 | -17.4% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.184 | +13.6% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.162 | +16.5% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.139 | -7.9% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.151 | -0.7% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.152 | +12.6% |
Payout risk check
XLF's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
Its share price moved +3.8% 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 Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
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 Financial companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard, including securities of companies from the following industries: financial services; insurance; banks; capital markets; mortgage real estate investment trusts; and consumer finance. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Financial. First distribution on our records: Mar 19, 1999. 111 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XLF distribution FAQ
When is XLF's next ex-distribution date?
XLF'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 $0.197 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does XLF pay distributions?
XLF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.197 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is XLF's distribution yield?
XLF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.48%, based on $0.826 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $55.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.788 per share, is 1.41%.
How much does XLF pay per share?
XLF pays about $0.197 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.788 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $78.80 a year.
Has XLF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.5% a year (+12.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, XLF'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 XLF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.41%, you would need about 1,523 shares of XLF (roughly $85,127 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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