XLE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield
XLE has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.89 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE NYSE ETF Energy Sector Fund |
39,540 M | 3.09% | 9.04% |
| IXC NYSE ETF Global Energy |
2,774 M | 3.45% | 7.61% |
| VDE NYSE ETF Energy Shares |
10,155 M | 2.88% | 6.83% |
| FENY NYSE ETF Fidelity Energy Index |
2,006 M | 2.82% | 6.70% |
| IYE NYSE ETF U.S. Energy |
1,745 M | 2.57% | 5.74% |
| RSPG NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Energy |
551 M | 2.38% | 5.83% |
| FCG NYSE ETF Natural Gas |
646 M | 2.43% | 5.11% |
| IEO BATS ETF U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration |
575 M | 2.33% | 5.25% |
| XOP NYSE ETF S&P Oil & Gas Exploration |
3,609 M | 2.31% | 4.37% |
| FTXN NASDAQ ETF Nasdaq Oil & Gas |
168 M | 2.08% | 4.43% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XES NYSE ETF S&P Oil & Gas Equipment |
383 M | 66.33% | 100.0% |
| IEZ NYSE ETF U.S. Oil Equipment |
356 M | 37.44% | 100.0% |
| OIH NYSE ETF Oil |
1,970 M | 29.78% | 97.5% |
| CRAK NYSE ETF Oil Refiners |
230 M | 8.09% | 91.1% |
| FTXN NASDAQ ETF Nasdaq Oil & Gas |
168 M | 6.84% | 95.2% |
| XOP NYSE ETF S&P Oil & Gas Exploration |
3,609 M | 2.18% | 97.6% |
| FENY NYSE ETF Fidelity Energy Index |
2,006 M | 0.77% | 97.0% |
| FXN NYSE ETF Energy AlphaDEX Fund |
386 M | 0.58% | 95.9% |
XLE 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 | 0.3849 | -0.1% | 0.72% | |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.3852 | +3.3% | 0.67% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.373 | -50.2% | 0.85% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.7487 | +4.2% | 0.86% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.7183 | +0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.7163 | +2.3% | 0.78% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.7 | -3.8% | 0.84% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.7275 | +1.8% | 0.83% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.7148 | -2.6% | 0.8% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.7339 | -8.5% | 0.81% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.8021 | +19.1% | 0.94% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.6736 | -4.6% | 0.73% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.7058 | -11.3% | 0.89% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.7953 | -7.5% | 1.05% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.8596 | +1.6% | 1.02% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.8462 | +3.8% | 1.12% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.8151 | +16.4% | 1.09% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.7 | +0.7% | 0.94% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.695 | +17.4% | 1.33% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.5919 | 0% | 1.25% |
XLE Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, XLE's dividend yield is 3.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.89 USD by the current share price of 58.36.
As of July 2026, XLE paid a dividend of 1.89 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.38488 USD.
XLE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLE 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 XLE for the next payments are between 0.37 (-3.9%) and 0.382 (-0.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.58%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38488 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector Fund (XLE) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Sector Fund (XLE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.44% per year. Negative growth: XLE's dividend growth is negative and declining.
XLE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.04%. If you bought XLE's shares at 20.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.89 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.04% of your original purchase price.
XLE Payout Consistency is 96.6%. 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: Energy Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLE's 3.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLE is unknown.
XLE's Overall Dividend Rating is 32.88%. 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