Dividend yield

SPY Dividend Yield

Use SPY as a broad-market dividend yield benchmark.

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Core evidence

SPY distribution yield evidence

ETF distribution yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, distribution history, and volatility.

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Trailing distribution yield
0.98%
12-month regular payments ÷ price
12-month distributions / share
$7.58
4 regular payments
Price used
$773.09
Latest price
Paid
Quarterly
Latest distribution / share
$1.89
Ex-date Sep 18, 2026
Methodology

Trailing yield = regular distributions per share paid over the last 12 months, split-adjusted, divided by the latest close. Special or supplemental payouts are left out. A forward yield would instead need an announced or assumed future distribution rate.

How to use this dividend yield page

Start with the calculator to understand the formula, then use the connected research surface to inspect whether yield is supported by payout history, business quality, cash flow, and risk. Dividend yield should be read with growth, payout coverage, and total-return context.

Primary workflow

Review SPDR S&P 500 ETF dividend yield beside payout history, income reliability, growth, and risk context.

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