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MDY

State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust

MDY

Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.04%

Annual Dividend

$6.81

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

8.9%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Quarterly

MDY Dividend Safety Score

62/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

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

Is MDY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust (MDY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.04% ($6.81/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

  • Strong 8.9% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.04%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$6.81
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
22.2
5-Yr Total Return
39%
52-Week Range
$547.05 – $687.10
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
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At $6.81 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$170.25
Annual$681.00
Monthly avg$56.75