XLB Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield
XLB has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 0.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Natural Resources
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| URNJ NASDAQ ETF Junior Uranium Miners |
346 M | 7.08% | 9.37% |
| URA NYSE ETF Uranium |
5,841 M | 4.77% | 10.41% |
| URNM NYSE ETF Uranium Miners |
1,998 M | 3.37% | 5.10% |
| NLR NYSE ETF Uranium+Nuclear Energy |
3,857 M | 2.45% | 6.62% |
| COPX NYSE ETF Copper Miners |
7,429 M | 2.63% | 6.24% |
| GNR NYSE ETF S&P Global Natural Resources |
5,271 M | 2.76% | 4.21% |
| COPP NASDAQ ETF Copper Miners |
284 M | 2.51% | 4.29% |
| GUNR NYSE ETF Morningstar Global Upstream |
7,198 M | 2.43% | 3.94% |
| IGE BATS ETF North American Natural |
793 M | 2.09% | 4.61% |
| PICK BATS ETF Global Metals & Mining |
2,521 M | 2.41% | 3.94% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| URA NYSE ETF Uranium |
5,841 M | 181.44% | 67.4% |
| MGNR NYSE ETF American Beacon Select Funds |
1,290 M | 70.55% | 100.0% |
| COPP NASDAQ ETF Copper Miners |
284 M | 54.13% | 100.0% |
| URNJ NASDAQ ETF Junior Uranium Miners |
346 M | 32.04% | 95.1% |
| FIW NYSE ETF Water |
1,761 M | 13.31% | 100.0% |
| PHO NASDAQ ETF Water Resources |
1,920 M | 12.91% | 88.1% |
| SETM NASDAQ ETF Critical Materials |
568 M | 1.80% | 91.9% |
| XLB NYSE ETF Materials Sector Fund |
8,234 M | 0.30% | 97.0% |
| ICOP NASDAQ ETF Copper Metals Mining |
482 M | 0.99% | 95.5% |
XLB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.2286 | +18.3% | 0.46% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.1932 | -7.2% | 0.38% |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.2083 | -10.6% | 0.44% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.2329 | -45.7% | 0.51% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.4289 | -2.1% | 0.48% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.4379 | +7.6% | 0.51% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.4068 | -8.4% | 0.47% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.4443 | +6.2% | 0.52% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.4184 | -1.7% | 0.45% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.4255 | +30.9% | 0.48% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.3249 | -45% | 0.36% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.5912 | +50.7% | 0.69% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.3923 | -1.6% | 0.48% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.3987 | +21.8% | 0.5% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.3273 | -35.7% | 0.43% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.509 | +24.2% | 0.65% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.4099 | -20.4% | 0.57% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.5146 | +59.6% | 0.68% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.3225 | -27% | 0.37% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.4417 | 0% | 0.51% |
XLB Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, XLB's dividend yield is 1.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.86 USD by the current share price of 49.80.
As of September 2026, XLB paid a dividend of 0.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-21 and the payout was 0.22859 USD.
XLB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XLB for the next payments are between 0.197 (-13.8%) and 0.233 (+1.9%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.73%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22859 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Materials Sector Fund (XLB) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Materials Sector Fund (XLB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.30% per year. Weak growth: XLB's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
XLB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.33%. If you bought XLB's shares at 36.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.33% of your original purchase price.
XLB Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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: Materials Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLB's 1.79% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLB is unknown.
XLB's Overall Dividend Rating is 36.47%. 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: 2026-09-24 02:37 UTC