How much does SDY pay per share?

Over the last year State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF paid out about $3.73 per share, distributed quarterly.

When is the next SDY distribution?

Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 22 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.

Its biggest positions right now are VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC, REALTY INCOME CORP and KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. The SDY inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

SDY dividend calculator

State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

Current price $157.50

Distribution income calculator

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Number of shares

Amount invested ($)

Holding period: 10 years

Distribution growth: 2.8% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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SDY distribution health check

Distribution yield2.36%

Moderate yield

Distribution frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 20 October 2026 (estimate)

Yearly fee (TER)0.35%

The yearly cost baked into your returns

ETF quality83/100

Strong on our cost, process and income checks

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What's inside SDY?

Top holdings

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC2.1%
REALTY INCOME CORP2.1%
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP1.8%
KENVUE INC1.8%
ABBVIE INC1.6%

Top sectors

Industrials17.3%
Consumer Defensive16.4%
Utilities13.7%

Full holdings, sector and country look-through

SDY vs similar income ETFs

Share	Yield	Yearly fee (TER)
SDYState Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF	2.36%	0.35%	This page
QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF	11.62%	0.60%	Calculate →
RYLDGlobal X - Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF	11.50%	0.60%	Calculate →
HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF	11.48%	0.08%	Calculate →

Frequently asked questions

How much does SDY pay per share?: Over the last year State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF paid out about $3.73 per share, distributed quarterly.
When is the next SDY distribution?: Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 22 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
What does SDY hold?: Its biggest positions right now are VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC, REALTY INCOME CORP and KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. The SDY inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

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