XLU Distribution History & Yield

State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Utilities Quarterly payer
$43.45
+0.86% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
2.75%
$1.195/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
2.61%
$1.136/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.136
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.284
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 21, 2026 Estimated
in 12 days
Next pay date
Oct 5, 2026
in 26 days
Last ex-distribution date
Jun 22, 2026
$0.284 per share
Expense ratio
0.08%
AUM 21.8B
Consistency
93/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+3.9%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
7 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
27.5
since Mar 19, 1999
1y total return
+5.9%
price +3.1% + distributions 2.8%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days) Oct 5, 2026 $0.284 $28.40 Estimated
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) Jan 4, 2027 $0.284 $28.40 Estimated
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 194 days) Apr 5, 2027 $0.284 $28.40 Estimated
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) Jul 5, 2027 $0.284 $28.40 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XLU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.136 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Sep 16, 2016 to Jun 22, 2026; most recent $0.284$0.00$0.20$0.40Sep 16, 2016: $0.208Sep '16Dec 16, 2016: $0.2315Mar 17, 2017: $0.1935Jun 16, 2017: $0.2185Sep 15, 2017: $0.2085Dec 15, 2017: $0.2555Dec '17Mar 16, 2018: $0.1935Jun 15, 2018: $0.22Sep 21, 2018: $0.2375Dec 21, 2018: $0.2295Mar 15, 2019: $0.215Mar '19Jun 21, 2019: $0.2425Sep 20, 2019: $0.246Dec 20, 2019: $0.2505Mar 23, 2020: $0.237Jun 22, 2020: $0.238Jun '20Sep 21, 2020: $0.2495Dec 21, 2020: $0.261Mar 22, 2021: $0.2305Jun 21, 2021: $0.247Sep 20, 2021: $0.2495Sep '21Dec 20, 2021: $0.273Mar 21, 2022: $0.235Jun 21, 2022: $0.2575Sep 19, 2022: $0.2505Dec 19, 2022: $0.286Dec '22Mar 20, 2023: $0.245Jun 20, 2023: $0.2685Sep 18, 2023: $0.261Dec 18, 2023: $0.2985Mar 18, 2024: $0.26Mar '24Jun 24, 2024: $0.2775Sep 23, 2024: $0.2695Dec 23, 2024: $0.314Mar 24, 2025: $0.2775Jun 23, 2025: $0.2785Jun '25Sep 22, 2025: $0.284Dec 22, 2025: $0.317Mar 23, 2026: $0.31Jun 22, 2026: $0.284

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.75$1.502017: $0.876$0.87620172018: $0.8805$0.880520182019: $0.954$0.95420192020: $0.9855$0.985520202021: $1.00$1.0020212022: $1.029$1.02920222023: $1.073$1.07320232024: $1.121$1.12120242025: $1.157$1.15720252026 (YTD): $0.594$0.5942026 YTD

How much XLU do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,057$45,898$1,200
$500 / month5,282$229,489$6,000
$1,000 / month10,564$458,979$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 2.61%. $10,000 in XLU would currently pay about $261 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

XLU distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Jun 22, 2026 $0.284 -8.4%
Mar 23, 2026 $0.31 -2.2%
Dec 22, 2025 $0.317 +11.6%
Sep 22, 2025 $0.284 +2.0%
Jun 23, 2025 $0.2785 +0.4%
Mar 24, 2025 $0.2775 -11.6%
Dec 23, 2024 $0.314 +16.5%
Sep 23, 2024 $0.2695 -2.9%
Jun 24, 2024 $0.2775 +6.7%
Mar 18, 2024 $0.26 -12.9%
Dec 18, 2023 $0.2985 +14.4%
Sep 18, 2023 $0.261 -2.8%
Jun 20, 2023 $0.2685 +9.6%
Mar 20, 2023 $0.245 -14.3%
Dec 19, 2022 $0.286 +14.2%
Sep 19, 2022 $0.2505 -2.7%
Jun 21, 2022 $0.2575 +9.6%
Mar 21, 2022 $0.235 -13.9%
Dec 20, 2021 $0.273 +9.4%
Sep 20, 2021 $0.2495 +1.0%
Jun 21, 2021 $0.247 +7.2%
Mar 22, 2021 $0.2305 -11.7%
Dec 21, 2020 $0.261 +4.6%
Sep 21, 2020 $0.2495 +4.8%
Jun 22, 2020 $0.238 +0.4%
Mar 23, 2020 $0.237 -5.4%
Dec 20, 2019 $0.2505 +1.8%
Sep 20, 2019 $0.246 +1.4%
Jun 21, 2019 $0.2425 +12.8%
Mar 15, 2019 $0.215 -6.3%
Dec 21, 2018 $0.2295 -3.4%
Sep 21, 2018 $0.2375 +8.0%
Jun 15, 2018 $0.22 +13.7%
Mar 16, 2018 $0.1935 -24.3%
Dec 15, 2017 $0.2555 +22.5%
Sep 15, 2017 $0.2085 -4.6%
Jun 16, 2017 $0.2185 +12.9%
Mar 17, 2017 $0.1935 -16.4%
Dec 16, 2016 $0.2315 +11.3%
Sep 16, 2016 $0.208 +1.0%
Jun 17, 2016 $0.206 +12.0%
Mar 18, 2016 $0.184 -17.3%
Dec 18, 2015 $0.2225 +11.0%
Sep 18, 2015 $0.2005 +2.0%
Jun 19, 2015 $0.1965 +12.0%
Mar 20, 2015 $0.1755 -15.8%
Dec 19, 2014 $0.2085 +9.7%
Sep 19, 2014 $0.19 +1.6%
Jun 20, 2014 $0.187 +11.6%
Mar 21, 2014 $0.1675 -16.5%
Dec 20, 2013 $0.2005 +9.9%
Sep 20, 2013 $0.1825 -1.6%
Jun 21, 2013 $0.1855 +12.8%
Mar 15, 2013 $0.1645 -17.8%
Dec 21, 2012 $0.20 +5.0%
Sep 21, 2012 $0.1905 +11.4%
Jun 15, 2012 $0.171 +6.2%
Mar 16, 2012 $0.161 -17.0%
Dec 16, 2011 $0.194 +13.1%
Sep 16, 2011 $0.1715 +2.7%
Jun 17, 2011 $0.167 +10.2%
Mar 18, 2011 $0.1515 -18.3%
Dec 17, 2010 $0.1855 +17.0%
Sep 17, 2010 $0.1585 +0.0%
Jun 18, 2010 $0.1585 +18.7%
Mar 19, 2010 $0.1335 -27.6%
Dec 18, 2009 $0.1845 +21.0%
Sep 18, 2009 $0.1525 -3.8%
Jun 19, 2009 $0.1585 +12.4%
Mar 20, 2009 $0.141 -21.4%
Dec 19, 2008 $0.1795 +19.7%
Sep 19, 2008 $0.15 -1.6%
Jun 20, 2008 $0.1525 +12.5%
Mar 20, 2008 $0.1355 -17.1%
Dec 21, 2007 $0.1635 +15.1%
Sep 21, 2007 $0.142 +2.9%
Jun 15, 2007 $0.138 +32.7%
Mar 16, 2007 $0.104 -38.1%
Dec 15, 2006 $0.168 +23.5%
Sep 15, 2006 $0.136 +1.1%
Jun 16, 2006 $0.1345 +11.2%
Mar 17, 2006 $0.121 -16.0%
Dec 16, 2005 $0.144 +14.7%
Sep 16, 2005 $0.1255 +0.8%
Jun 17, 2005 $0.1245 +12.2%
Mar 18, 2005 $0.111 -15.3%
Dec 17, 2004 $0.131 +25.4%
Sep 17, 2004 $0.1045 +2.0%
Jun 18, 2004 $0.1025 +3.5%
Mar 19, 2004 $0.099 -6.6%
Dec 19, 2003 $0.106 +8.7%
Sep 19, 2003 $0.0975 +1.0%
Jun 20, 2003 $0.0965 -2.0%
Mar 21, 2003 $0.0985 -13.2%
Dec 20, 2002 $0.1135 -2.2%
Sep 20, 2002 $0.116 -2.1%
Jun 21, 2002 $0.1185 +5.8%
Mar 15, 2002 $0.112 +4.2%
Dec 21, 2001 $0.1075 -6.9%
Sep 21, 2001 $0.1155 +5.5%
Jun 15, 2001 $0.1095 +1.9%
Mar 16, 2001 $0.1075 -15.4%
Dec 18, 2000 $0.127 +6.7%
Dec 15, 2000 $0.119 -5.2%
Sep 15, 2000 $0.1255 +13.6%
Jun 16, 2000 $0.1105 +12.2%
Mar 17, 2000 $0.0985 +7.7%
Dec 17, 1999 $0.0915 -17.9%
Sep 17, 1999 $0.1115 +19.3%
Jun 18, 1999 $0.0935 -1.1%
Mar 19, 1999 $0.0945

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

XLU's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).

Its share price moved +3.1% 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 Utilities 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: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Utilities. First distribution on our records: Mar 19, 1999. 111 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

XLU distribution FAQ

When is XLU's next ex-distribution date?

XLU'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 $0.284 per share, expected on Oct 5, 2026.

How often does XLU pay distributions?

XLU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.284 per share with an ex-date of Jun 22, 2026.

What is XLU's distribution yield?

XLU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.75%, based on $1.195 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.136 per share, is 2.61%.

How much does XLU pay per share?

XLU pays about $0.284 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.136 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $113.60 a year.

Has XLU grown or cut its distribution?

XLU has raised its annual distribution for 7 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.9% a year (+4.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of XLU do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 2.61%, you would need about 1,057 shares of XLU (roughly $45,898 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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