SPLG Dividend Yield 2026: State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 06, 2026): State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) pays a $0.91 annual dividend ($0.24 quarterly), yielding 1.03% at $87.95/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-12. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.03%

Annual Dividend: $0.91 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-12

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 22

About State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF Dividend

The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF dividend comes from a fund that invests at least 80% of its assets in large-cap U.S. equities, tracking the performance of the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market. SPLG currently pays a 1.03% yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.9098 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 12, 2026, with the most recent payment of $0.2392 per share. At a beta of 1.0, SPLG moves in lockstep with the broader market, making it a fit for investors who want broad equity exposure with a modest income component.

Dividend Safety

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income from its underlying holdings, with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). The dividend amount each quarter reflects the aggregate income generated by the large-cap U.S. equities the fund holds, so State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF dividend safety is directly tied to the income produced by those underlying securities rather than a corporate balance sheet. The most significant pressure on the payout is a decline in dividends paid by the fund's underlying holdings, which would flow through directly to SPLG distributions.

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of -1.8% per year from 2008 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $1.2318 in 2008 to $0.9074 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 25.2% in 2012, but the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, and the overall trend across the full window is negative.

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+6.0%	$0.76 (2022)	$0.91 (2025)
5-Year	+6.0%	$0.68 (2020)	$0.91 (2025)
10-Year	-7.1%	$1.90 (2015)	$0.91 (2025)

Is State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

SPLG fits dividend investors who treat income as secondary to broad large-cap U.S. equity exposure. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 1.03%, which sits above the 5-year average of 0.92% but still well short of what dedicated income investors typically seek. Seven consecutive years of dividend increases show a recent upward trend, yet the full 2008-to-2025 CAGR of -1.8% per year puts that streak in context: growth is slow and the long-run direction has been negative. The trade-off is clear: SPLG offers broad market participation with a small income component, not a primary income stream.

Recent State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-12	$0.2392
2026-03-13	$0.1941
2025-12-26	$0.2382
2025-09-26	$0.2382
2025-06-27	$0.2136
2025-03-28	$0.2174
2024-12-27	$0.2386
2024-09-23	$0.2158
2024-06-24	$0.2228
2024-03-18	$0.2024

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.4333
2025	$0.9074
2024	$0.8796
2023	$0.8046
2022	$0.7610

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF pay dividends?

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $0.2392 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 12, 2026.

What is State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF's current dividend yield?

The current SPLG dividend yield is 1.03%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.92%. Both figures are low relative to dedicated income-focused investments.

Has State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. The per-share annual dividend also fell from $1.2318 in 2008 to $0.9074 in 2025 over the full window, reflecting a negative long-run trend.

How fast has State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the SPLG dividend from 2008 to 2025 is -1.8% per year. Over the most recent 7 years, the fund has posted consecutive annual increases, but the long-run trend remains negative.

Is State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

At a 1.03% yield, SPLG is not primarily an income vehicle. Income investors looking for yield will find the payout modest, though the fund has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

What type of investor is State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF best suited for?

SPLG suits investors who want broad large-cap U.S. equity exposure with a small income component. The 1.03% yield and -1.8% long-run dividend CAGR make it a poor fit for investors whose primary goal is dividend income.

How does State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.03% is above the 5-year average of 0.92%, so income investors are receiving slightly more than the recent norm. The difference is small and both figures remain in low-yield territory.

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