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SPYD dividend safety score
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF · Financial Services
SPYD scores 37/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) has a solid dividend yield of 3.71%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 37 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch.
- Safety rank: #104 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 21, 2026 (estimated)
SPYD dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.96 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.86 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $1.83 | -7.9% |
| 2022 | $1.98 | +28.0% |
| 2021 | $1.55 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | $1.63 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | $1.75 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How SPYD compares
| SPYD | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 37 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 3.71% | 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 SPYD dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 21, 2026 | $0.4500 |
| ~Mar 22, 2027 | $0.4500 |
| ~Jun 21, 2027 | $0.4500 |
| ~Sep 20, 2027 | $0.4500 |
Estimates based on SPYD's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would SPYD pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $37 | $3 |
| $10,000 | $371 | $31 |
| $50,000 | $1,854 | $154 |
| $100,000 | $3,707 | $309 |
To earn $1,000 a month from SPYD at today's yield you would need about $323,712 invested, roughly 6,667 shares.
Based on the current yield of 3.71%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent SPYD dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.4500 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.5493 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.4888 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.5000 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.4189 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.5468 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4571 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.4869 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.3729 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.5340 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.4409 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | $0.4654 |
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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.
SPYD dividend FAQ
Is the SPYD dividend safe?
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF has a dividend safety score of 37 out of 100, which we rate Watch. That means warning signs that the dividend could be at 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 SPYD dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for SPYD is about 3.71%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does SPYD pay dividends?
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in SPYD earn in dividends?
At a yield of 3.71%, $10,000 invested in SPYD would pay about $371 a year, or roughly $31 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next SPYD ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for SPYD is expected around December 21, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.