XLP Distribution History & Yield
State Street Consumer Staples 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 | $0.541 | $54.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.541 | $54.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.541 | $54.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.541 | $54.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XLP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.164 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XLP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 555 | $48,943 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,773 | $244,713 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,546 | $489,427 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.45%. $10,000 in XLP would currently pay about $245 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XLP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.541 | -5.7% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.574 | +26.2% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.455 | -27.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.627 | +15.9% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.541 | -2.0% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.552 | +32.1% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.418 | -30.6% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.602 | +37.1% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.439 | -24.6% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.582 | +5.4% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.552 | +3.0% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.536 | +10.5% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.485 | -7.8% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.526 | +52.5% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.345 | -35.3% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.533 | +15.6% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.461 | -10.1% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.513 | +53.1% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.335 | -34.6% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.512 | +15.8% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.442 | -0.5% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.444 | +24.4% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.357 | -36.7% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.564 | +49.6% |
Payout risk check
XLP's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
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 Consumer Staples 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 companies that have been identified as Consumer Staples companies by the GICS®. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Consumer Defensive. 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.
XLP distribution FAQ
When is XLP's next ex-distribution date?
XLP'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 $0.541 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does XLP pay distributions?
XLP pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.541 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is XLP's distribution yield?
XLP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.49%, based on $2.197 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $88.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.164 per share, is 2.45%.
How much does XLP pay per share?
XLP pays about $0.541 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.164 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $216.40 a year.
Has XLP grown or cut its distribution?
XLP has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.0% a year (+4.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XLP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.45%, you would need about 555 shares of XLP (roughly $48,943 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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