XLU is State Street Investment Management's State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (Utilities). Trading at $43.08. Current dividend yield: 2.67%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.14 |
| Current yield | 2.67% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 22, 2026(in 17 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2844 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.28% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -1.00% |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $24.05B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | $0.2844 |
| 2026-03-23 | $0.3099 |
| 2025-12-22 | $0.3172 |
| 2025-09-22 | $0.5678 |
| 2025-06-23 | $0.5574 |
| 2025-03-24 | $0.5550 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.6280 |
| 2024-09-23 | $0.5395 |
About XLU
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.
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Frequently asked
What is XLU's dividend yield?
XLU (State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 2.67%, which works out to about $1.14 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is XLU's next ex-dividend date?
XLU's next ex-dividend date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 17 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did XLU last pay a dividend?
XLU's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 24, 2026.
How often does XLU pay dividends?
XLU pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is XLU growing its dividend?
XLU has been shrinking its dividend at a -1.00% 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 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.