FSTA Dividend History, Yield & Ex-Dividend Dates
FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST MSCI CONSUMER STAPLES INDEX ETF (FSTA) has a forward dividend yield of 2.21% and paid $1.18 per share in dividends over the trailing 12 months. FSTA distributes dividends quarterly, with the most recent ex-dividend date on Sep 18, 2026 and payment on Sep 22, 2026. FSTA’s yield sits above the sector average of 0.92%.
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 18, 2026Payment date
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.29Quarterly
Dividend Yield
2.21%Sector: General
Sector Average: 0.921%
Sector Average: 0.921%
Dividend Growth
26 days Since 2026
Analyst Consensus
Moderate BuyLast 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
Dividend Growth (TTM YoY)
FSTA Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.29 |
Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.30 |
Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.29 |
Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.30 |
Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.28 |
Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.30 |
Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.28 |
Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.27 |
Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.27 |
Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.28 |
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FAQ
Does FSTA pay dividends?
Yes, FSTA has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is FSTA's dividend?
FSTA pays a dividend of $0.29 per share. FSTA's annual dividend yield is 2.21%.
When is FSTA ex-dividend date?
FSTA's previous ex-dividend date was on Sep 18, 2026. FSTA shareholders who own FSTA ETF before this date received FSTA's last dividend payment of $0.29 per share on Sep 22, 2026. FSTA's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is FSTA dividend payment date?
FSTA's next quarterly payment date is on Sep 22, 2026, when FSTA shareholders who owned FSTA shares before Sep 18, 2026 received a dividend payment of $0.29 per share. Add FSTA to your watchlist to be reminded of FSTA's next dividend payment.







