S&P 500 Dividend Yield
: 1.057% (As of 2026-08-21) NEW
S&P 500 Dividend Yield is currently 1.057%, 34.8% below its long-term average of 1.62%. Historically, S&P 500 Dividend Yield has ranged from 1.039% to 6.659%.
Basic Info
The S&P 500 Dividend Yield represents the average dividend return from the companies within the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, which includes 500 leading companies spanning all sectors of the U.S. stock market. It is calculated by dividing the weighted full year S&P 500 dividends relative to the latest daily updated S&P 500 index price. From 2020 onward, the dividend yield fell below 2% and has stayed below since then.
S&P 500 Dividend Yield was 1.057 as of 2026-08-21, according to GuruFocus. Historically, S&P 500 Dividend Yield reached a record high of 6.659 and a record low of 1.039, the median value is 2.866. Typical value range is from 1.32 to 1.92. The Year-Over-Year growth is -13.36%. GuruFocus provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for S&P 500 Dividend Yield - last updated on 2026-08-21.
| Category | Market Trend |
| Region | USA |
| Source | GuruFocus |
Stats
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Value | 1.057% | ||
| Latest Period | 2026-08-21 | ||
| Long Term Average | 1.62% | ||
| Average Annualized Growth Rate | -1.81% | ||
| Value from The Previous Market Day | 1.06% | ||
| Change from The Previous Market Day | -0.28% | ||
| Value from 1 year ago | 1.22% | ||
| Change from 1 year ago | -13.36% | ||
| Frequency | Daily | ||
| Unit | % |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current S&P 500 Dividend Yield?
S&P 500 Dividend Yield is 1.057% as of 2026-08-21. Data sourced from GuruFocus.
What is the historical range of S&P 500 Dividend Yield?
Over its full recorded history, S&P 500 Dividend Yield has ranged from a low of 1.039% to a high of 6.659%. The median value is 2.866%.
How has S&P 500 Dividend Yield changed in the past year?
S&P 500 Dividend Yield has decreased by 13.36% over the past year.
What is the long-term average for S&P 500 Dividend Yield?
The long-term average for S&P 500 Dividend Yield is 1.62%. The current value of 1.057% is below this historical average.
Where does the data for S&P 500 Dividend Yield come from?
S&P 500 Dividend Yield data is sourced from GuruFocus. GuruFocus aggregates and updates this indicator on a daily basis.
Is S&P 500 Dividend Yield currently above or below its long-term average?
S&P 500 Dividend Yield is at 1.057%, which is 34.8% below its long-term average of 1.62% over a historical range of 1.039% to 6.659%. Compare this reading against the historical chart above to see how the current value relates to past cycles.
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