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SPY dividend safety score
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF · Financial Services
SPY scores 90/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has a modest dividend yield of 1.01%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 90 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #1 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 17, 2026 (estimated)
SPY dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.28 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $7.07 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $6.63 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $6.32 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | $5.71 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | $5.69 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | $5.62 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How SPY compares
| SPY | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 90 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 1.01% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming SPY dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 17, 2026 | $1.9035 |
| ~Mar 18, 2027 | $1.9035 |
| ~Jun 17, 2027 | $1.9035 |
| ~Sep 16, 2027 | $1.9035 |
Estimates based on SPY's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would SPY pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $10 | $1 |
| $10,000 | $101 | $8 |
| $50,000 | $507 | $42 |
| $100,000 | $1,013 | $84 |
To earn $1,000 a month from SPY at today's yield you would need about $1,184,600 invested, roughly 1,577 shares.
Based on the current yield of 1.01%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent SPY dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $1.9035 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $1.7970 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.9934 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $1.8311 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $1.7611 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $1.6955 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.9656 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $1.7455 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $1.7590 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $1.5949 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $1.9061 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $1.5832 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
SPY dividend FAQ
Is the SPY dividend safe?
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF has a dividend safety score of 90 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the SPY dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for SPY is about 1.01%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does SPY pay dividends?
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in SPY earn in dividends?
At a yield of 1.01%, $10,000 invested in SPY would pay about $101 a year, or roughly $8 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next SPY ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for SPY is expected around December 17, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.