SPYD Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD). Pre-filled with SPYD’s current yield of about 4.48% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
SPYD dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
SPYD dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with SPYD’s current yield of about 4.48%. See the income an amount of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
SPYD dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. SPYD launched in October 2015; the table starts in 2018 because two public records differ on one December 2017 payment.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Sep 21, 2026 | $1.5106 | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.957 | +5.0% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.8637 | +2.0% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.8276 | -7.9% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.9834 | +28.0% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.5493 | -5.1% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.6321 | -6.5% | 4 |
| 2019 | $1.7463 | +7.9% | 4 |
| 2018 | $1.619 | — | 4 |
Does SPYD pay monthly dividends?
No, quarterly. SPYD goes ex-dividend in the second half of March, June, September and December, and pays two days later. This year’s ex-dates so far: March 23, June 22 and September 21.
State Street had not posted the December 2026 date by October 16, 2026; in 2025 it was December 22.
How much does SPYD pay? Its dividend history
The yearly payout has moved up and down rather than in a straight line. SPYD paid $1.619 per share in 2018, dipped to $1.5493 in 2021, jumped 28.0% to $1.9834 in 2022, and paid $1.957 in 2025, 5.0% more than in 2024.
Single payments vary too. The four 2025 payments were $0.4189, $0.50004, $0.48876 and $0.54934, with the largest in December. In 2026 they were $0.44998 in March, $0.54285 in June and $0.51779 in September, $1.5106 in total.
What SPYD holds
SPYD is the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF. It tracks the S&P 500 High Dividend Index, which picks the 80 highest-yielding companies in the S&P 500. On October 15, 2026, the fund held 78 stocks and $7.29 billion.
It is cheap to own: 0.07% a year, or $7 on $10,000. It launched on October 21, 2015.
SPYD dividend yield
On Oct 13, 2026, SPYD’s trailing yield was about 4.48%: $2.06 per share over the past year, at a price near $45.98. State Street listed a 4.39% distribution yield and a 4.54% 30-day SEC yield.
SPYD vs SCHD
Both hold about 80 to 100 dividend stocks, but they choose them differently. SPYD simply takes the highest yields in the S&P 500. SCHD’s index screens for the quality and sustainability of the dividend. On Oct 13, 2026, SPYD yielded about 4.48% and SCHD about 3.17%.
SPYD vs SPHD
Both pick high-dividend stocks from the S&P 500, but with different rules. SPYD takes the 80 highest yielders and pays quarterly for 0.07% a year. SPHD takes 50 stocks with high yields and low price swings, pays monthly and charges 0.30%.
Measured over the 12 months to Oct 13, 2026, SPYD yielded about 4.48% and SPHD about 5.01%. SPYD’s yearly total stayed between $1.5493 and $1.9834 from 2018 to 2025.
What 100 SPYD shares pay
A 100-share SPYD position collected $206.00 in the last 12 months. For $1,000 a month at a 4.48% yield, you would need about $267,857 in the fund, paid as four quarterly checks.
Since 2018, dividendhistory.org and digrin.com list the same SPYD payments, and the latest 20 also match stockanalysis.com. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Sources: State Street Global Advisors — SPYD fund page; dividendhistory.org — SPYD payouts; digrin.com — SPYD dividends; stockanalysis.com — SPYD dividend history. Not financial advice.
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SPYD dividend snapshot
Varies by periodAs of Oct 13, 2026, SPYD yields about 4.48%, having distributed $2.06 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $0.5178 per share, which went ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2026 and paid on Sep 23, 2026.
SPYD's quarterly payments have varied over the period shown, from $0.45 to $0.5493 per share, with the latest at $0.5178.
Based on SPYD’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About SPYD
SPYD holds the roughly 80 highest-yielding stocks in the S&P 500, equally weighted. The simple high-yield screen gives a higher current yield than the broad market, with more exposure to value sectors like real estate and utilities.
SPYD is a high-dividend etf from State Street (SPDR) that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for SPYD: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the SPYD calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with SPYD’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a high-dividend etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
SPYD dividend FAQ
- How often does SPYD pay dividends?
- Four times a year: late March, June, September and December.
- What index does SPYD track?
- The S&P 500 High Dividend Index, made up of the 80 highest-yielding companies in the S&P 500.
- What is SPYD’s expense ratio?
- State Street lists a 0.07% gross expense ratio, $7 a year per $10,000 invested.
- How does this SPYD dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with SPYD's current yield (about 4.48% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for SPYD?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, SPYD's dividend yield was about 4.48% ($2.06 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does SPYD pay dividends, and when?
- SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $0.5178 per share, ex-dividend Sep 21, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the SPYD projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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