How much does XLU pay per share?

Over the last year State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF paid out about $1.20 per share, distributed quarterly.

When is the next XLU 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 NEXTERA ENERGY INC, SOUTHERN CO and DUKE ENERGY CORP. The XLU inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

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State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF

Current price $41.99

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Amount invested ($)

Holding period: 10 years

Distribution growth: 3.9% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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XLU distribution health check

Distribution yield3.36%

Moderate yield

Distribution frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 20 October 2026 (estimate)

Yearly fee (TER)0.08%

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ETF quality95/100

Excellent on our cost, process and income checks

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What's inside XLU?

Top holdings

NEXTERA ENERGY INC13.0%
SOUTHERN CO7.6%
DUKE ENERGY CORP7.0%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP6.5%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC4.9%

Top sectors

Utilities100.0%

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XLU vs similar income ETFs

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XLUState Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF	3.36%	0.08%	This page
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Frequently asked questions

How much does XLU pay per share?: Over the last year State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF paid out about $1.20 per share, distributed quarterly.
When is the next XLU 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 XLU hold?: Its biggest positions right now are NEXTERA ENERGY INC, SOUTHERN CO and DUKE ENERGY CORP. The XLU inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

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