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

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Data last updated: Aug 24, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 24, 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 reflects the fund's mandate to track large-cap U.S. equities, investing at least 80% of assets in the securities that make up the index. 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 a beta of 1.0, SPLG moves in lockstep with the broader market, making it a fit for investors who want broad equity exposure alongside a modest income stream.

Dividend Safety

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF pays out dividends sourced from the underlying index holdings, a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF dividend safety is tied directly to the aggregate dividend income generated by the large-cap U.S. companies in the index, not to a single corporate balance sheet. The primary pressure on the payout is any broad decline in dividends across those underlying holdings, which would flow through 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 data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which pulled the long-run CAGR 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 market exposure. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 1.03%, which sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 0.92% but still well short of what a dedicated income investor would typically require. Seven consecutive years of dividend increases show a recent upward trend, yet the long-run CAGR of -1.8% since 2008 puts that streak in context: growth is slow and uneven. What an investor gets here is diversified large-cap U.S. equity exposure with a small income kicker. The trade-off is accepting a yield that will not carry an income-focused portfolio on its own.

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

Does SPLG pay dividends?

Yes, State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) pays a $0.24 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 1.03%.

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 last dividend amount 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%. That puts the current yield at a modest premium to its own recent history.

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 long-run CAGR from 2008 to 2025 is -1.8% per year, confirming that the per-share payout has not grown in a straight line over the full window.

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

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2008 to 2025 is -1.8% per year. Per-share payments started at $1.2318 in 2008 and ended at $0.9074 in 2025, a net decline over the full period despite seven consecutive years of recent increases.

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

SPLG carries a low (below 2%) yield of 1.03%, which limits its usefulness as a primary income source. Dividend investors who prioritize yield over broad market exposure will find the payout modest relative to dedicated income-focused alternatives.

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

SPLG suits investors who want large-cap U.S. equity exposure with a supplemental income component. The 1.03% yield and beta of 1.0 point to a total-return orientation rather than a pure income strategy.

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 gap is small, but it does mean the current entry point offers a marginally higher income rate than the fund's recent history.

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