XLF Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield
XLF has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 0.81 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAK NYSE ETF U.S. Insurance |
511 M | 26.15% | 98.1% |
| IXG NYSE ETF Global Financials |
663 M | 15.89% | 94.6% |
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4,604 M | 8.77% | 100.0% |
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634 M | 8.73% | 96.7% |
| KBE NYSE ETF S&P Bank |
1,624 M | 4.10% | 98.3% |
| KRE NYSE ETF S&P Regional Banking |
4,452 M | 2.20% | 99.1% |
| VFH NYSE ETF Financials Shares |
13,370 M | 3.97% | 100.0% |
| XLF NYSE ETF Financial Sector Fund |
55,641 M | 3.70% | 97.9% |
| IAT NYSE ETF U.S. Regional Banks |
671 M | 3.29% | 99.2% |
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XLF 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 | 0.187 | -25.5% | 0.35% | |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.251 | +31.4% | 0.51% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.191 | +7.3% | 0.35% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.178 | +3.5% | 0.33% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.172 | -3.9% | 0.34% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.179 | -13.1% | 0.36% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.206 | +24.8% | 0.43% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.165 | +1.2% | 0.36% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.163 | +6.5% | 0.39% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.153 | -16.8% | 0.38% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.184 | +18.7% | 0.49% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.155 | +3.3% | 0.45% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.15 | -2% | 0.45% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.153 | -27.1% | 0.49% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.21 | +21.4% | 0.63% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.173 | +5.5% | 0.53% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.164 | +7.9% | 0.52% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.152 | -17.4% | 0.39% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.184 | +13.6% | 0.49% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.162 | 0% | 0.44% |
XLF Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, XLF's dividend yield is 1.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.81 USD by the current share price of 56.88.
As of July 2026, XLF paid a dividend of 0.81 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.187 USD.
XLF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLF 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 XLF for the next payments are between 0.181 (-3.2%) and 0.217 (+16.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.41%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.187 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Financial Sector Fund (XLF) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Financial Sector Fund (XLF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.70% per year. Strong growth: XLF's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XLF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.39%. If you bought XLF's shares at 33.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.81 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.39% of your original purchase price.
XLF Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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: Financial Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLF's 1.53% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLF is unknown.
XLF's Overall Dividend Rating is 49.33%. 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: 2026-07-19 02:06 UTC