XPH Distribution History & Yield

State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Health Quarterly payer
$62.70
-2.46% today
as of Oct 26, 2026
TTM yield
0.44%
$0.275/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
0.27%
$0.168/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.168
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.042
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 21, 2026 Estimated
in 56 days
Next pay date
Jan 4, 2027
in 70 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 21, 2026
$0.042 per share
Expense ratio
0.35%
AUM 524.0M
Consistency
60/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
-1.7%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
20.1
since Sep 15, 2006
1y total return
+31.4%
price +30.8% + distributions 0.6%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days) Jan 4, 2027 $0.042 $4.20 Estimated
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 147 days) Apr 5, 2027 $0.042 $4.20 Estimated
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 238 days) Jul 5, 2027 $0.042 $4.20 Estimated
Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 329 days) Oct 4, 2027 $0.042 $4.20 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XPH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.168 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Dec 16, 2016 to Sep 21, 2026; most recent $0.042$0.00$0.125$0.25Dec 16, 2016: $0.091Dec '16Mar 17, 2017: $0.027Jun 16, 2017: $0.085Sep 15, 2017: $0.072Dec 15, 2017: $0.108Mar 16, 2018: $0.019Mar '18Jun 15, 2018: $0.059Sep 24, 2018: $0.055Dec 24, 2018: $0.106Mar 18, 2019: $0.068Jun 24, 2019: $0.068Jun '19Sep 23, 2019: $0.084Dec 23, 2019: $0.071Mar 23, 2020: $0.072Jun 22, 2020: $0.067Sep 21, 2020: $0.052Sep '20Dec 21, 2020: $0.054Mar 22, 2021: $0.073Jun 21, 2021: $0.084Sep 20, 2021: $0.089Dec 20, 2021: $0.194Dec '21Mar 21, 2022: $0.181Jun 21, 2022: $0.165Sep 19, 2022: $0.132Dec 19, 2022: $0.194Mar 20, 2023: $0.115Mar '23Jun 20, 2023: $0.124Sep 18, 2023: $0.12Dec 18, 2023: $0.174Mar 18, 2024: $0.173Jun 24, 2024: $0.156Jun '24Sep 23, 2024: $0.195Dec 23, 2024: $0.155Mar 24, 2025: $0.153Jun 23, 2025: $0.096Sep 22, 2025: $0.103Sep '25Dec 22, 2025: $0.113Mar 23, 2026: $0.061Jun 22, 2026: $0.059Sep 21, 2026: $0.042

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802017: $0.292$0.29220172018: $0.239$0.23920182019: $0.291$0.29120192020: $0.245$0.24520202021: $0.44$0.4420212022: $0.672$0.67220222023: $0.533$0.53320232024: $0.679$0.67920242025: $0.465$0.46520252026 (YTD): $0.162$0.1622026 YTD

How much XPH do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month7,143$447,857$1,200
$500 / month35,715$2,239,286$6,000
$1,000 / month71,429$4,478,571$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.27%. $10,000 in XPH would currently pay about $27 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

XPH distribution history

Show recent only Download CSV
Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 21, 2026 — $0.042 -28.8%
Jun 22, 2026 — $0.059 -3.3%
Mar 23, 2026 — $0.061 -46.0%
Dec 22, 2025 — $0.113 +9.7%
Sep 22, 2025 — $0.103 +7.3%
Jun 23, 2025 — $0.096 -37.3%
Mar 24, 2025 — $0.153 -1.3%
Dec 23, 2024 — $0.155 -20.5%
Sep 23, 2024 — $0.195 +25.0%
Jun 24, 2024 — $0.156 -9.8%
Mar 18, 2024 — $0.173 -0.6%
Dec 18, 2023 — $0.174 +45.0%
Sep 18, 2023 — $0.12 -3.2%
Jun 20, 2023 — $0.124 +7.8%
Mar 20, 2023 — $0.115 -40.7%
Dec 19, 2022 — $0.194 +47.0%
Sep 19, 2022 — $0.132 -20.0%
Jun 21, 2022 — $0.165 -8.8%
Mar 21, 2022 — $0.181 -6.7%
Dec 20, 2021 — $0.194 +118.0%
Sep 20, 2021 — $0.089 +6.0%
Jun 21, 2021 — $0.084 +15.1%
Mar 22, 2021 — $0.073 +35.2%
Dec 21, 2020 — $0.054 +3.8%
Sep 21, 2020 — $0.052 -22.4%
Jun 22, 2020 — $0.067 -6.9%
Mar 23, 2020 — $0.072 +1.4%
Dec 23, 2019 — $0.071 -15.5%
Sep 23, 2019 — $0.084 +23.5%
Jun 24, 2019 — $0.068 +0.0%
Mar 18, 2019 — $0.068 -35.8%
Dec 24, 2018 — $0.106 +92.7%
Sep 24, 2018 — $0.055 -6.8%
Jun 15, 2018 — $0.059 +210.5%
Mar 16, 2018 — $0.019 -82.4%
Dec 15, 2017 — $0.108 +50.0%
Sep 15, 2017 — $0.072 -15.3%
Jun 16, 2017 — $0.085 +214.8%
Mar 17, 2017 — $0.027 -70.3%
Dec 16, 2016 — $0.091 +51.7%
Sep 16, 2016 — $0.06 -11.8%
Jun 17, 2016 — $0.068 +151.9%
Mar 18, 2016 — $0.027 -64.0%
Dec 18, 2015 — $3.394 Special —
Sep 18, 2015 — $0.075 -15.7%
Jun 19, 2015 — $0.089 -14.4%
Mar 20, 2015 — $0.104 -13.0%
Dec 19, 2014 — $2.7435 Special —
Sep 19, 2014 — $0.1195 +77.0%
Jun 20, 2014 — $0.0675 -0.7%
Mar 21, 2014 — $0.068 +13.3%
Dec 20, 2013 — $0.712 Special —
Sep 20, 2013 — $0.06 -40.0%
Jun 21, 2013 — $0.10 +198.5%
Mar 15, 2013 — $0.0335 -72.4%
Dec 21, 2012 — $0.1215 +120.9%
Sep 21, 2012 — $0.3055 Special —
Jun 15, 2012 — $0.055 +8.9%
Mar 16, 2012 — $0.0505 -48.2%
Dec 16, 2011 — $0.0975 +30.0%
Sep 16, 2011 — $0.075 +4.9%
Jun 17, 2011 — $0.0715 +44.4%
Mar 18, 2011 — $0.0495 -63.1%
Dec 17, 2010 — $0.134 +170.7%
Sep 17, 2010 — $0.0495 +3.1%
Jun 18, 2010 — $0.048 +74.5%
Mar 19, 2010 — $0.0275 -28.6%
Dec 18, 2009 — $0.0385 -18.9%
Sep 18, 2009 — $0.0475 +3.3%
Jun 19, 2009 — $0.046 -18.6%
Mar 20, 2009 — $0.0565 -36.9%
Dec 19, 2008 — $0.0895 +67.3%
Sep 19, 2008 — $0.0535 +8.1%
Jun 20, 2008 — $0.0495 +16.5%
Mar 20, 2008 — $0.0425 +26.9%
Dec 21, 2007 — $0.0335 -11.8%
Sep 21, 2007 — $0.038 -1.3%
Jun 15, 2007 — $0.0385 -49.3%
Mar 16, 2007 — $0.076 -15.1%
Dec 15, 2006 — $0.0895 +118.3%
Sep 15, 2006 — $0.041 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

XPH's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 60/100).

Its share price moved +30.8% 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 SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF

In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Pharmaceuticals Select Industry Index (the "index"), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the pharmaceuticals segment of the S&P Total Market Index ("S&P TMI").

Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Health. First distribution on our records: Sep 15, 2006. 81 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

XPH distribution FAQ

When is XPH's next ex-distribution date?

XPH'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 $0.042 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.

How often does XPH pay distributions?

XPH pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.042 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.

What is XPH's distribution yield?

XPH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.44%, based on $0.275 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $62.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.168 per share, is 0.27%.

How much does XPH pay per share?

XPH pays about $0.042 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.168 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $16.80 a year.

Has XPH grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.7% a year (-45.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, XPH'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 XPH do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 0.27%, you would need about 7,143 shares of XPH (roughly $447,857 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.

Similar funds