SPY dividend history: State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
Every distribution SPY paid since 2016, with a trailing 12-month yield of 0.99% 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 | 5.5894 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7.2811 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7.0650 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6.6338 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6.3207 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5.7182 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5.6910 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5.6184 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5.1004 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4.8021 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4.5390 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4.2059 | 4 |
Distributions: ex-dividend dates and amounts
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount per share |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | 1.8888 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1.9035 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 1.7970 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 1.9934 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1.8311 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 1.7611 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 1.6955 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 1.9656 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 1.7455 | |
| 31 Jul 2024 | 1.7590 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 1.5949 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | 1.9061 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | 1.5832 | |
| 31 Jul 2023 | 1.6384 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 1.5062 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | 1.7814 | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 1.5964 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 1.5769 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 1.3660 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 1.6364 | |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 1.4281 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 1.3759 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 1.2778 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 1.5800 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 1.3392 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 1.3662 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | 1.4056 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 1.5700 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 1.3836 | |
| 31 Jul 2019 | 1.4316 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 1.2331 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | 1.4354 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 1.3226 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 1.2456 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 1.0968 | |
| 31 Jan 2018 | 1.3513 |
SPY dividends: frequently asked questions
What is the SPY dividend yield?
SPY paid 7.58 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.99% on today's price of $763.96. The yield moves with the share price and with each distribution, so it is a look back, not a promise.
How often does SPY pay a dividend?
SPY pays quarterly. The cash usually arrives about 42 days after the ex-dividend date. Own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
When is the next SPY ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date for SPY 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 SPY dividend?
The latest distribution went ex on 18 September 2026 and was 1.8888 per share.
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