SPYD dividend history: SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend
Every distribution SPYD paid since 2016, with a trailing 12-month yield of 4.22% and quarterly payments. Amounts are the cash actually paid per share before tax; prices are end-of-day (as of 22 Oct 2026).
Summary
Last 24 distributions per current share
Totals per year
| Year | Per current share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.5110 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1.9570 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1.8640 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1.8270 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1.9830 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1.5499 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1.6330 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1.7460 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1.6190 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1.7360 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1.5140 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0.3310 | 1 |
Distributions: ex-dividend dates and amounts
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount per share |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2026 | 0.5180 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 0.5430 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 0.4500 | |
| 24 Dec 2025 | 0.5490 | |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 0.4890 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 0.5000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 0.4190 | |
| 24 Dec 2024 | 0.5470 | |
| 24 Sep 2024 | 0.4570 | |
| 25 Jun 2024 | 0.4870 | |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 0.3730 | |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 0.5340 | |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 0.4410 | |
| 22 Jun 2023 | 0.4650 | |
| 22 Mar 2023 | 0.3870 | |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 0.5070 | |
| 21 Sep 2022 | 0.4180 | |
| 23 Jun 2022 | 0.4050 | |
| 23 Mar 2022 | 0.6530 | |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 0.1280 | |
| 22 Sep 2021 | 0.3870 | |
| 23 Jun 2021 | 0.3989 | |
| 24 Mar 2021 | 0.6360 | |
| 23 Dec 2020 | 0.6070 | |
| 23 Sep 2020 | 0.2640 | |
| 24 Jun 2020 | 0.3660 | |
| 25 Mar 2020 | 0.3960 | |
| 26 Dec 2019 | 0.4970 | |
| 25 Sep 2019 | 0.4480 | |
| 26 Jun 2019 | 0.4620 | |
| 20 Mar 2019 | 0.3390 | |
| 27 Dec 2018 | 0.4430 | |
| 26 Sep 2018 | 0.4510 | |
| 20 Jun 2018 | 0.3760 | |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 0.3490 | |
| 26 Dec 2017 | 0.7120 |
SPYD dividends: frequently asked questions
What is the SPYD dividend yield?
SPYD paid 2.06 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.22% on today's price of $48.85. The yield moves with the share price and with each distribution, so it is a look back, not a promise.
How often does SPYD pay a dividend?
SPYD pays quarterly. The cash usually arrives about 2 days after the ex-dividend date. Own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
When is the next SPYD ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date for SPYD is in our data yet. Funds announce distributions shortly before the ex-date, so check back or see the issuer's website.
What was the last SPYD dividend?
The latest distribution went ex on 21 September 2026 and was 0.5180 per share.
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