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XLV dividend safety score
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF · Financial Services
XLV scores 80/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated August 20, 2026.
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) has a modest dividend yield of 1.49%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 80 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #25 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 21, 2026 (estimated)
XLV dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.48 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $2.29 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $2.17 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | $1.99 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1.87 | +10.8% |
| 2020 | $1.69 | -9.4% |
| 2019 | $1.87 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How XLV compares
| XLV | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 80 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 1.49% | 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 XLV dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 21, 2026 | $0.6563 |
| ~Mar 22, 2027 | $0.6563 |
| ~Jun 21, 2027 | $0.6563 |
| ~Sep 20, 2027 | $0.6563 |
Estimates based on XLV's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would XLV pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $15 | $1 |
| $10,000 | $149 | $12 |
| $50,000 | $747 | $62 |
| $100,000 | $1,494 | $125 |
To earn $1,000 a month from XLV at today's yield you would need about $803,105 invested, roughly 4,571 shares.
Based on the current yield of 1.49%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent XLV dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | $0.6563 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.5947 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.6568 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.6249 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.6304 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.5645 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.6217 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.5772 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.5725 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.5229 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.5977 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.5395 |
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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.
XLV dividend FAQ
Is the XLV dividend safe?
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF has a dividend safety score of 80 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 XLV dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for XLV is about 1.49%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does XLV pay dividends?
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in XLV earn in dividends?
At a yield of 1.49%, $10,000 invested in XLV would pay about $149 a year, or roughly $12 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next XLV ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for XLV is expected around December 21, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.