Upcoming and recent dividend payment dates for S&P 500 stocks.
Yield color coding: green is normal, amber is >4%, red is >6%.
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A dividend calendar tracks the dates when companies distribute cash payments to shareholders. Dividends are a share of the company's profits paid out on a regular schedule—typically quarterly for U.S. stocks. Our calendar covers S&P 500 companies and shows upcoming payment dates, annual dividend amounts, and current dividend yields, helping income-focused investors plan their portfolios around scheduled payouts.
The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for eligibility. To receive the dividend, you must own the stock before this date. If you buy on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the upcoming payment. The stock price typically drops by the dividend amount on this date.
The payment date (also called pay date) is when the dividend is actually deposited into shareholders' accounts. This is typically 2–4 weeks after the ex-dividend date. Our calendar organizes dividends by payment date so you can see when cash will hit your account.
Dividend yield is the annual dividend divided by the current stock price, expressed as a percentage. A 3% yield means you earn $3 per year for every $100 invested. Our color coding flags yields above 4% (amber) and above 6% (red), as unusually high yields may reflect elevated risk or unsustainable payouts.
The annual dividend is the total expected dividend payment per share over a full year. For quarterly payers, this is 4x the quarterly dividend. Companies can raise, lower, or suspend their dividends at any time, so past dividends don't guarantee future payments.
Dividend investing is one of the most popular strategies for generating passive income from the stock market. S&P 500 companies with long histories of consecutive dividend increases (known as Dividend Aristocrats) are favored for their reliability. A well-diversified dividend portfolio spreads payments across different months and sectors to create a steady income stream. Use this calendar to track when each holding pays out and to identify potential new additions to your income portfolio.
Most S&P 500 companies pay dividends quarterly (every 3 months). Some pay monthly, semi-annually, or annually. REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income and often pay monthly or quarterly. Not all S&P 500 companies pay dividends—some growth companies reinvest all profits.
The average S&P 500 dividend yield is around 1.3–1.8%. A yield of 2–4% from a stable, growing company is generally considered attractive. Yields above 5–6% may indicate that the market expects a dividend cut, so some investors review the payout ratio and earnings trends when evaluating elevated yields.
Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. This track record demonstrates financial stability and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through economic cycles.
