Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) Dividend
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.16%, distributing $1.16 per share annually ($0.30 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.
FSTA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
FSTA dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.16 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.30 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $53.89 |
What FSTA pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 2.16% yield, $10,000 invested in FSTA generates about $216.00 per year, or roughly $54.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $53.89, derived from the $1.16 annual dividend and the 2.16% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 18.6 | $21.60 | $5.40 |
| $5,000 | 92.8 | $108.00 | $27.00 |
| $10,000 | 185.6 | $216.00 | $54.00 |
| $25,000 | 463.9 | $540.00 | $135.00 |
| $100,000 | 1,855.7 | $2,160.00 | $540.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
FSTA dividend payment schedule
FSTA pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 18, 2026, with payment on October 9, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | $0.30 | Confirmed |
| December 18, 2026 | January 8, 2027 | $0.30 | Projected |
| March 18, 2027 | April 8, 2027 | $0.30 | Projected |
| June 18, 2027 | July 9, 2027 | $0.30 | Projected |
To collect a FSTA dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How FSTA's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. FSTA's 2.16% is 1.59 percentage points below that median, ranking 403rd of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Defensive, where we track 17 names, the median yield is 2.45% — putting FSTA below its sector.
Its 1-year run of dividend increases ranks 322nd out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, FSTA distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
FSTA dividend FAQ
When is the next FSTA ex-dividend date?
The next FSTA ex-dividend date is September 18, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 9, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is FSTA's dividend yield?
FSTA currently yields 2.16%, based on $1.16 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does FSTA pay dividends?
FSTA pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.30 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of FSTA generate?
At the current 2.16% yield, $10,000 invested in FSTA would produce roughly $216.00 per year, or about $54.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has FSTA increased its dividend?
Yes — FSTA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
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