SDY Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield
SDY has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 3.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Mid-Cap Value
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEY NASDAQ ETF High Yield Equity Dividend |
1,120 M | 4.79% | 6.35% |
| SPYD NYSE ETF Portfolio SP500 High |
7,554 M | 4.55% | 6.36% |
| DVY NASDAQ ETF Select Dividend |
23,795 M | 3.58% | 5.40% |
| RPV NYSE ETF SP500 Pure Value |
1,632 M | 2.61% | 4.03% |
| SDY NYSE ETF S&P Dividend |
21,594 M | 2.61% | 3.44% |
| DON NYSE ETF U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund |
4,022 M | 2.30% | 3.29% |
| FVD NYSE ETF Value Line Dividend |
8,240 M | 2.40% | 3.09% |
| WTV NYSE ETF Trust - U.S. Quality |
3,173 M | 2.06% | 3.56% |
| COWZ BATS ETF Pacer US Cash Cows 100 |
18,050 M | 2.04% | 3.10% |
| VOE NYSE ETF Mid-Cap Value Shares |
23,580 M | 2.03% | 2.93% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFLO NASDAQ ETF VictoryShares Free Cash Flow |
8,459 M | 19.25% | 100.0% |
| FVD NYSE ETF Value Line Dividend |
8,240 M | 13.59% | 100.0% |
| RPV NYSE ETF SP500 Pure Value |
1,632 M | 11.41% | 99.1% |
| DVY NASDAQ ETF Select Dividend |
23,795 M | 8.44% | 100.0% |
| VOE NYSE ETF Mid-Cap Value Shares |
23,580 M | 7.72% | 100.0% |
| SMIG NYSE ETF ETF Series Solutions - AAM |
1,497 M | 6.64% | 100.0% |
| MDYV NYSE ETF S&P 400 Mid Cap Value |
2,762 M | 7.95% | 96.9% |
| IJJ NYSE ETF S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value |
8,762 M | 6.41% | 98.7% |
| COWZ BATS ETF Pacer US Cash Cows 100 |
18,050 M | 8.31% | 100.0% |
| SDY NYSE ETF S&P Dividend |
21,594 M | 3.94% | 100.0% |
SDY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | 0.968 | +10.8% | 0.65% | |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.874 | -14.1% | 0.6% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 1.017 | +16.8% | 0.73% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.871 | -6% | 0.63% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.927 | +13.3% | 0.7% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.818 | -20.6% | 0.61% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | Quarterly | 1.03 | +31.2% | 0.79% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.785 | -8.6% | 0.56% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.859 | +21.3% | 0.67% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.708 | -27.6% | 0.56% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.978 | +23.3% | 0.79% |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-20 | Quarterly | 0.793 | -2.6% | 0.66% |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-22 | Quarterly | 0.814 | +14.2% | 0.66% |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-22 | Quarterly | 0.713 | -19.9% | 0.59% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.89 | +15.4% | 0.72% |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.771 | +1.3% | 0.64% |
| 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.761 | -1.7% | 0.67% |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.774 | -20.2% | 0.62% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.97 | +14.1% | 0.77% |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.71% |
SDY Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, SDY's dividend yield is 2.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.73 USD by the current share price of 156.62.
As of July 2026, SDY paid a dividend of 3.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.968 USD.
SDY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SDY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SDY for the next payments are between 0.879 (-9.2%) and 1.005 (+3.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.42%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.968 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for S&P Dividend (SDY) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for S&P Dividend (SDY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SDY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.94% per year. Strong growth: SDY's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
SDY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.44%. If you bought SDY's shares at 108.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.44% of your original purchase price.
SDY Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: S&P Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
SDY's 2.61% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SDY is unknown.
SDY's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.85%. 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: 2026-07-20 02:05 UTC