Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF (FSTA) Dividend History
FSTA latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.11%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.18paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2013paying since
- +2.8%5-year growth a year
FSTA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $118
- Each payment
- $29
- Value of the shares
- $5,576
- Yield
- 2.11%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.18 per share, before tax.
FSTA distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FSTA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FSTA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8770 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.15 | +3.6% | 2.34% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.11 | −6.2% | 2.25% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.19 | +17.0% | 2.66% | 5 |
| 2022 | $1.01 | +1.0% | 2.26% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.00 | +0.0% | 2.15% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.00 | +8.2% | 2.47% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FSTA yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $50.51 | 2.33% | $1.18 | 2.3% |
| 3 years ago | $41.39 | 2.85% | $3.51 | 8.5% |
| 5 years ago | $43.31 | 2.72% | $5.59 | 12.9% |
| 10 years ago | $31.36 | 3.76% | $10.23 | 32.6% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FSTA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSTA | Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 2.32% | 0.07% |
| VDC | Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.27% | 0.10% |
| XLP | Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.65% | 0.09% |
| GXPS | Global X Purecap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 1.24% | 0.14% |
| UGE | ProShares Ultra Consumer Goods | 2.42% | 0.93% |
| IYK | iShares US Consumer Staples ETF | 2.58% | 0.38% |
| KXI | iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 2.44% | 0.43% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
FSTA distribution history
54 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-22 | $0.2910 | −1.7% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.2960 | +2.1% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | $0.2900 | −4.0% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | $0.3020 | +9.4% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | $0.2760 | −6.8% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | $0.2960 | +6.9% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | $0.2770 | +1.1% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | $0.2740 | +0.4% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | $0.2730 | −4.2% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | $0.2850 | +2.2% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | $0.2790 | +190.6% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | $0.0960 | −65.2% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-20 | $0.2760 | −2.5% |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-20 | $0.2830 | +5.2% |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-22 | $0.2690 | +3.1% |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-22 | $0.2610 | +0.8% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-21 | $0.2590 | +3.2% |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-21 | $0.2510 | −1.2% |
| 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-23 | $0.2540 | +2.0% |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-23 | $0.2490 | −2.7% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-22 | $0.2560 | +0.8% |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-22 | $0.2540 | +5.0% |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-23 | $0.2420 | −3.6% |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-24 | $0.2510 | −13.1% |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-23 | $0.2890 | +23.0% |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-23 | $0.2350 | +1.7% |
| 2020-06-19 | 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-24 | $0.2310 | −6.9% |
| 2020-03-20 | 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-25 | $0.2480 | −0.8% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-26 | $0.2500 | +8.2% |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-25 | $0.2310 | +1.3% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $0.2280 | +4.6% |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-20 | $0.2180 | −8.0% |
| 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-27 | $0.2370 | +6.3% |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-26 | $0.2230 | −2.2% |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-18 | 2018-06-20 | $0.2280 | −1.3% |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | $0.2310 | +12.1% |
| 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-20 | $0.2060 | −2.4% |
| 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-18 | 2017-09-20 | $0.2110 | −15.6% |
| 2017-06-16 | 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | $0.2500 | +54.3% |
| 2017-03-17 | 2017-03-21 | 2017-03-23 | $0.1620 | −22.9% |
| 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | 2016-12-22 | $0.2100 | +7.7% |
| 2016-09-16 | 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-22 | $0.1950 | 0.0% |
| 2016-06-17 | 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | $0.1950 | +2.6% |
| 2016-03-18 | 2016-03-22 | 2016-03-24 | $0.1900 | −1.0% |
| 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-22 | 2015-12-24 | $0.1920 | −14.3% |
| 2015-09-18 | 2015-09-22 | 2015-09-24 | $0.2240 | +23.8% |
| 2015-06-19 | 2015-06-23 | 2015-06-25 | $0.1810 | −32.5% |
| 2015-03-20 | 2015-03-24 | 2015-03-26 | $0.2680 | +51.4% |
| 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | $0.1770 | +14.9% |
| 2014-09-19 | 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | $0.1540 | −14.4% |
| 2014-06-20 | 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | $0.1800 | +20.8% |
| 2014-03-21 | 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | $0.1490 | +2,880.0% |
| 2013-12-27 | 2013-12-31 | 2014-01-03 | $0.0050 | −95.5% |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | $0.1120 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FSTA dividend overview
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.18 per share, a yield of 2.11% at the latest close of $55.76. In 2025 it paid $1.15 per share, up 3.6% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +2.8% a year and over ten years +2.9%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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FSTA dividends FAQ
Does FSTA pay a dividend?
Yes. FSTA pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2013. The most recent was $0.2910 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 22, 2026.
What is the FSTA dividend yield?
FSTA paid $1.18 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.11% at the latest close of $55.76.
When is the next FSTA dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does FSTA pay dividends?
FSTA pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FSTA pay in dividends in 2025?
FSTA paid $1.15 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FSTA pay?
100 shares of FSTA would have paid about $118 over the past 12 months, before tax.