FSTA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield
FSTA has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLP NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Sector Fund |
13,929 M | 2.74% | 3.51% |
| IYK NYSE ETF US Consumer Staples |
1,378 M | 2.71% | 3.45% |
| KXI NYSE ETF Global Consumer Staples |
1,034 M | 2.40% | 2.93% |
| FSTA NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer Staples |
1,384 M | 2.27% | 3.03% |
| VDC NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Shares |
7,700 M | 2.19% | 2.92% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| KXI NYSE ETF Global Consumer Staples |
1,034 M | 19.19% | 95.7% |
| IYK NYSE ETF US Consumer Staples |
1,378 M | 8.55% | 98.9% |
| XLP NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Sector Fund |
13,929 M | 5.22% | 98.9% |
| FSTA NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer Staples |
1,384 M | 3.95% | 99.0% |
| VDC NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Shares |
7,700 M | 2.55% | 97.4% |
FSTA Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | 0.296 | +2.1% | 0.56% | |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.29 | -4% | 0.56% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.302 | +9.4% | 0.61% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.276 | -6.8% | 0.55% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.296 | +6.9% | 0.58% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.277 | +1.1% | 0.56% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.274 | +0.4% | 0.55% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.273 | -4.2% | 0.54% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.285 | +2.2% | 0.6% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.279 | +190.6% | 0.6% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | Other | 0.096 | -65.2% | 0.22% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.276 | -2.5% | 0.63% |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-20 | Quarterly | 0.283 | +5.2% | 0.64% |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-22 | Quarterly | 0.269 | +3.1% | 0.59% |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-22 | Quarterly | 0.261 | +0.8% | 0.6% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.259 | +3.2% | 0.58% |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.251 | -1.2% | 0.59% |
| 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.254 | +2% | 0.62% |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.249 | -2.7% | 0.56% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.256 | +0.8% | 0.56% |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.254 | 0% | 0.59% |
FSTA Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, FSTA's dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 53.78.
As of July 2026, FSTA paid a dividend of 1.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-18 and the payout was 0.296 USD.
FSTA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FSTA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-18.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FSTA for the next payments are between 0.277 (-6.4%) and 0.304 (+2.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.17%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.296 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Consumer (FSTA) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidelity Consumer (FSTA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
FSTA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.95% per year. Strong growth: FSTA's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
FSTA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.03%. If you bought FSTA's shares at 38.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.03% of your original purchase price.
FSTA Payout Consistency is 99.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Fidelity Consumer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
FSTA's 2.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of FSTA is unknown.
FSTA's Overall Dividend Rating is 50.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-22 02:38 UTC