XLC is State Street Investment Management's State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (Communication Services). Trading at $112.42. Current dividend yield: 1.02%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.14 |
| Current yield | 1.02% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 22, 2026(in 19 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2837 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 23.85% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 35.82% |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $25.64B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | $0.2837 |
| 2026-03-23 | $0.3570 |
| 2025-12-22 | $0.3758 |
| 2025-09-22 | $0.4147 |
| 2025-06-23 | $0.2488 |
| 2025-03-24 | $0.2879 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.2544 |
| 2024-09-23 | $0.2692 |
About XLC
Normally, 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 Communication Services companies by the GICS®, including securities of companies from the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The fund is non-diversified.
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Frequently asked
What is XLC's dividend yield?
XLC (State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.02%, which works out to about $1.14 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is XLC's next ex-dividend date?
XLC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 19 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did XLC last pay a dividend?
XLC's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 24, 2026.
How often does XLC pay dividends?
XLC pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is XLC growing its dividend?
XLC has been growing its dividend at a 35.82% 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 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.