State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.60% ($0.86 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 23, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $8.34B. Review XLB dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

XLB fund composition

XLB holds 24 positions, with 59.1% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.08%, and manages $8.52B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LINLINDE PLC12.64%
NEMNEWMONT CORP6.42%
CTVACORTEVA INC5.20%
FCXFREEPORT MCMORAN INC5.18%
VMCVULCAN MATERIALS CO5.15%
ECLECOLAB INC5.07%
NUENUCOR CORP4.90%
APDAIR PRODUCTS + CHEMICALS INC4.85%
STLDSTEEL DYNAMICS INC4.84%
MLMMARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS4.84%

Sector allocation

Basic Materials82.3%Consumer Cyclical17.7%Financial Services3.8%Industrials1.5%Cash & Others0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions about State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)

What is State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF's dividend yield?
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.60%, which works out to $0.86 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 23, 2026.
How many years has State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF increased its dividend?
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF invest in?
The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) aims to replicate the investment outcomes, including both price appreciation and yield, of the Materials Select Sector Index, prior to accounting for expenses. This underlying index effectively represents the materials segment of the broader S&P 500 Index. The ETF offers focused exposure to companies across key materials industries, including chemicals, metals and mining, paper and forest products, containers and packaging, and construction materials. This precise targeting enables investors to establish either strategic long-term or...