The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) Dividend History
XLRE latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.39%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.44paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2015paying since
- +3.9%5-year growth a year
XLRE dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $144
- Each payment
- $36
- Value of the shares
- $4,257
- Yield
- 3.39%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.44 per share, before tax.
XLRE distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
XLRE distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
XLRE distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.01 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.39 | −0.3% | 3.45% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.40 | +5.2% | 3.43% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.33 | −2.8% | 3.31% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.37 | +0.8% | 3.70% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.35 | +17.6% | 2.61% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.15 | −2.6% | 3.15% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
XLRE yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $42.50 | 3.40% | $1.44 | 3.4% |
| 3 years ago | $32.47 | 4.44% | $4.22 | 13.0% |
| 5 years ago | $47.69 | 3.03% | $6.91 | 14.5% |
| 10 years ago | $31.60 | 4.57% | $12.97 | 41.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
XLRE yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLRE | The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | 3.55% | 0.08% |
| IYRI | NEOS ETF Trust NEOS Real Estate | 2.73% | 0.66% |
| IYR | iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | 2.53% | 0.42% |
| SCHH | Schwab U.S. REIT ETF | 3.17% | 0.06% |
| ICF | iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF | 2.70% | 0.33% |
| DFAR | DFA Investment Dimensions Group | 2.71% | 0.18% |
| FREL | Fidelity MSCI Real Estate ETF | 3.61% | 0.08% |
| RWR | SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF | 3.46% | 0.24% |
| FRI | First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund | 2.63% | 0.50% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
XLRE distribution history
44 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-23 | $0.3547 | −6.9% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | $0.3811 | +40.6% |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | $0.2711 | −37.8% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | $0.4361 | +37.7% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | $0.3167 | −15.6% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | $0.3754 | +42.4% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | $0.2636 | −39.2% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | $0.4336 | +39.2% |
Show all 44 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | $0.3115 | −19.5% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | $0.3871 | +46.9% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | $0.2636 | −37.4% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | $0.4208 | +44.6% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | $0.2910 | −18.9% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | $0.3589 | +40.2% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | $0.2559 | −39.2% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | $0.4207 | +15.6% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | $0.3638 | +16.4% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | $0.3124 | +16.3% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | $0.2686 | −36.9% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | $0.4254 | +63.1% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | $0.2609 | −8.6% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | $0.2854 | −25.4% |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-25 | $0.3823 | −18.0% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-24 | $0.4663 | +118.9% |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-24 | $0.2130 | −21.3% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | $0.2705 | +34.0% |
| 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-24 | 2020-03-26 | $0.2018 | −51.2% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-26 | $0.4132 | +57.0% |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-25 | $0.2632 | −13.1% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $0.3028 | +48.8% |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-20 | $0.2035 | −44.8% |
| 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-27 | $0.3686 | +5.3% |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-26 | $0.3501 | +30.3% |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-18 | 2018-06-20 | $0.2686 | +46.6% |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | $0.1833 | −49.8% |
| 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-26 | $0.3650 | +54.9% |
| 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-18 | 2017-09-25 | $0.2356 | −13.3% |
| 2017-06-16 | 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-26 | $0.2718 | +37.5% |
| 2017-03-17 | 2017-03-21 | 2017-03-27 | $0.1977 | −64.1% |
| 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | 2016-12-27 | $0.5513 | +210.6% |
| 2016-09-07 | 2016-09-09 | 2016-09-15 | $0.1775 | −33.2% |
| 2016-06-17 | 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-27 | $0.2660 | −12.2% |
| 2016-03-18 | 2016-03-22 | 2016-03-29 | $0.3030 | −10.9% |
| 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-22 | 2015-12-29 | $0.3401 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
XLRE dividend overview
The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.44 per share, a yield of 3.39% at the latest close of $42.57. In 2025 it paid $1.39 per share, down 0.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +3.9% a year and over ten years +15.1%.
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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XLRE dividends FAQ
Does XLRE pay a dividend?
Yes. XLRE pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2015. The most recent was $0.3547 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 21, 2026, payable September 23, 2026.
What is the XLRE dividend yield?
XLRE paid $1.44 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.39% at the latest close of $42.57.
When is the next XLRE 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 XLRE pay dividends?
XLRE pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did XLRE pay in dividends in 2025?
XLRE paid $1.39 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of XLRE pay?
100 shares of XLRE would have paid about $144 over the past 12 months, before tax.