Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) Dividend History
XLC latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.31%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.38paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2018paying since
- +23.8%5-year growth a year
XLC dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $138
- Each payment
- $35
- Value of the shares
- $10,551
- Yield
- 1.31%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.38 per share, before tax.
XLC distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
XLC distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 33 payments).
XLC distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.00 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.33 | +38.2% | 1.13% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.9610 | +61.0% | 0.99% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.5970 | +12.4% | 0.82% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.5310 | −7.3% | 1.11% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.5730 | +25.7% | 0.74% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.4560 | +4.3% | 0.68% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
XLC yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $115.25 | 1.20% | $1.38 | 1.2% |
| 3 years ago | $66.87 | 2.07% | $3.47 | 5.2% |
| 5 years ago | $80.38 | 1.72% | $4.58 | 5.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
XLC yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLC | Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.29% | 0.08% |
| FCOM | Fidelity MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.93% | 0.07% |
| LTL | ProShares Ultra Telecommunications | 1.12% | 0.98% |
| VOX | Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.95% | 0.10% |
| IXP | iShares Global Comm Services ETF | 3.37% | 0.44% |
| GXPC | Global X Purecap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.30% | 0.14% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
XLC distribution history
33 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-23 | $0.3640 | +28.2% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | $0.2840 | −20.4% |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | $0.3570 | −5.1% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | $0.3760 | −9.4% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | $0.4150 | +66.7% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | $0.2490 | −13.5% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | $0.2880 | +13.4% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | $0.2540 | −5.6% |
Show all 33 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | $0.2690 | +20.1% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | $0.2240 | +4.7% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | $0.2140 | +23.0% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | $0.1740 | +3.6% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | $0.1680 | +60.0% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | $0.1050 | −30.0% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | $0.1500 | +27.1% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | $0.1180 | +7.3% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | $0.1100 | −15.4% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | $0.1300 | −24.9% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | $0.1730 | +10.2% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | $0.1570 | +10.6% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | $0.1420 | +0.7% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | $0.1410 | +6.0% |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-25 | $0.1330 | +24.3% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-24 | $0.1070 | −13.7% |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-24 | $0.1240 | +10.7% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | $0.1120 | −0.9% |
| 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-24 | 2020-03-26 | $0.1130 | −3.4% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-26 | $0.1170 | −1.7% |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-25 | $0.1190 | +0.8% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $0.1180 | +42.2% |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-20 | $0.0830 | −38.1% |
| 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-27 | $0.1340 | +1.5% |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-26 | $0.1320 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
XLC dividend overview
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.38 per share, a yield of 1.31% at the latest close of $105.51. In 2025 it paid $1.33 per share, up 38.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +23.8% a year.
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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XLC dividends FAQ
Does XLC pay a dividend?
Yes. XLC pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2018. The most recent was $0.3640 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 21, 2026, payable September 23, 2026.
What is the XLC dividend yield?
XLC paid $1.38 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.31% at the latest close of $105.51.
When is the next XLC 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 XLC pay dividends?
XLC pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did XLC pay in dividends in 2025?
XLC paid $1.33 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of XLC pay?
100 shares of XLC would have paid about $138 over the past 12 months, before tax.