XLU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield
XLU has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLU NYSE ETF Utilities Sector Fund |
21,524 M | 2.81% | 4.37% |
| RSPU NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Utilities |
484 M | 2.69% | 4.49% |
| VPU NYSE ETF Utilities Shares |
7,980 M | 2.78% | 4.31% |
| FUTY NYSE ETF Fidelity Utilities Index |
2,251 M | 2.72% | 4.26% |
| IDU NYSE ETF U.S. Utilities |
1,350 M | 2.32% | 3.65% |
| UTES NYSE ETF Virtus Reaves Utilities |
1,146 M | 1.57% | 3.22% |
| FXU NYSE ETF Utilities AlphaDEX Fund |
751 M | 1.68% | 2.98% |
| ZAP NASDAQ ETF U.S. Electrification |
443 M | 1.72% | 2.32% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXU NYSE ETF Utilities AlphaDEX Fund |
751 M | 15.21% | 100.0% |
| RSPU NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Utilities |
484 M | 11.81% | 99.0% |
| IDU NYSE ETF U.S. Utilities |
1,350 M | 6.08% | 99.0% |
| FUTY NYSE ETF Fidelity Utilities Index |
2,251 M | 5.11% | 100.0% |
| XLU NYSE ETF Utilities Sector Fund |
21,524 M | 4.37% | 100.0% |
| VPU NYSE ETF Utilities Shares |
7,980 M | 3.71% | 100.0% |
| ZAP NASDAQ ETF U.S. Electrification |
443 M | 12.85% | 100.0% |
| UTES NYSE ETF Virtus Reaves Utilities |
1,146 M | 3.03% | 97.3% |
XLU 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 | 0.3 | +5.6% | 0.74% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.284 | -8.4% | 0.64% |
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.31 | -2.2% | 0.69% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.317 | -44.2% | 0.75% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.568 | +2% | 0.67% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.557 | +0.4% | 0.69% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.555 | -11.6% | 0.71% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.628 | +16.5% | 0.83% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.539 | -2.9% | 0.67% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.555 | +6.7% | 0.81% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.52 | -12.9% | 0.83% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.597 | +14.4% | 0.94% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.522 | -2.8% | 0.81% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.537 | +9.6% | 0.81% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.49 | -14.3% | 0.74% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.572 | +14.2% | 0.82% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.501 | -2.7% | 0.68% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.515 | +9.6% | 0.8% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.47 | -13.9% | 0.67% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.546 | 0% | 0.79% |
XLU Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, XLU's dividend yield is 2.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.21 USD by the current share price of 39.51.
As of September 2026, XLU paid a dividend of 1.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-21 and the payout was 0.3 USD.
XLU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XLU 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 XLU for the next payments are between 0.299 (-0.3%) and 0.322 (+7.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.13%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Sector Fund (XLU) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Sector Fund (XLU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XLU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.37% per year. Strong growth: XLU's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XLU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.37%. If you bought XLU's shares at 27.69 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.37% of your original purchase price.
XLU 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: Utilities Sector Fund has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XLU's 2.81% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XLU is unknown.
XLU's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.17%. 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: 2026-09-24 02:37 UTC