State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIAStock · monthly payer
$521.18
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
1.39%
Annual Dividend
$5.62
Payout Ratio
—
5-Yr Growth
-5.0%
Ex-Date
—
Frequency
Monthly
Key facts about DIA's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 16, 2026, State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) has a forward dividend yield of 1.39%, based on an annual dividend of $5.62 per share and a share price of $521.18.
- As of Oct 16, 2026, DIA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
- DIA last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
- DIA's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 18, 2026, for a dividend of $1.19 per share.
- DIA's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 5.0% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 16, 2026, DIA's 1.39% yield is 21% below its five-year average yield of 1.76%.
- State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "DIA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 16, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DIA
Summary
As of Oct 16, 2026, State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) yields 1.39% ($5.62 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100).
Is DIA a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsState Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) pays a monthly dividend yielding 1.39% ($5.62/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- 44% total price return over 5 years
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2025
- Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.39%
- Payout Ratio
- —
- Annual Dividend
- $5.62
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- -5.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- —
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- monthly
- Beta
- —
- Market Cap
- —
- P/E Ratio
- 21.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 44%
- 52-Week Range
- $450.44 – $546.75
- Dividend Safety
- C · 64/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIA a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) pays a monthly dividend yielding 1.39% ($5.62/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is DIA's dividend safe?
DIA has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.
Is DIA a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DIA screens as "yes, with caveats". State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) pays a monthly dividend yielding 1.39% ($5.62/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will DIA cut its dividend?
DIA earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does DIA pay a dividend?
Yes. State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $5.62 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.39%.
What is DIA's dividend yield?
As of Oct 16, 2026, DIA's forward dividend yield is 1.39%, based on a $5.62 annual dividend and a $521.18 share price.
What is DIA's dividend per share?
As of Oct 16, 2026, DIA pays $5.62 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.
How many years has DIA grown its dividend?
DIA does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next DIA ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 16, 2026, DIA's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 18, 2026, for $1.19 per share.
DIA Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+9%
3 Years
+56%
5 Years
+44%
52-Week Range
$450.44 – $546.75
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
DIA Dividend Safety Score
Borderline
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full DIA dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | $1.1920 | regular |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | $0.4370 | regular |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.1490 | regular |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | $1.4050 | regular |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.2760 | regular |
| Apr 17, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | $0.2060 | regular |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $0.9940 | regular |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.6130 | regular |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.1790 | regular |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $1.0440 | regular |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5760 | regular |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1550 | regular |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $1.3180 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2660 | regular |
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