XLB is State Street Investment Management's State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (Basic Materials). Trading at $52.44. Current dividend yield: 1.45%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.77 |
| Current yield | 1.45% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 22, 2026(in 16 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1932 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 3.91% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -4.98% |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $7.31B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | $0.1932 |
| 2026-03-23 | $0.2083 |
| 2025-12-22 | $0.2329 |
| 2025-09-22 | $0.4289 |
| 2025-06-23 | $0.4379 |
| 2025-03-24 | $0.4068 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.4443 |
| 2024-09-23 | $0.4184 |
About XLB
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: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
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Frequently asked
What is XLB's dividend yield?
XLB (State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%, which works out to about $0.77 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is XLB's next ex-dividend date?
XLB's next ex-dividend date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 16 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did XLB last pay a dividend?
XLB's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 24, 2026.
How often does XLB pay dividends?
XLB pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is XLB growing its dividend?
XLB has been shrinking its dividend at a -4.98% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.