State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) Stock Price & Analysis
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) closed at USD 42.87 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 42; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 42.02–42.88 on volume of 29,955,848 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 39.03–47.8 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
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Key facts (XLU)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +48.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (XLU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.4% | +48.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.4% | +8.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Max drawdown | -16.1% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -23.4% (Aug 2022→Oct 2023) |
XLU options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 16.8% | ±2.0% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 16.4% | ±2.7% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 15.4% | ±3.1% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 16.9% | ±3.8% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 20.7% | ±5.2% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 42 | 17.4% | ±4.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 17.2% | ±5.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 18.0% | ±7.1% |
30-day implied volatility 16.8% vs 18% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.11. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 42.87 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 42 |
| Open | USD 42.11 |
| Day Range | USD 42.02 – 42.88 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 39.03 – 47.8 |
| Volume | 29,955,848 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (XLU)
Nexqual's technical model rates XLU "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.06 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 41.9) |
| MACD | 0.2 (positive) |
Financial Health Score (XLU)
Nexqual rates State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLP | State Street Consumer Staples S | USD 89.99 | ▲ 3.31% |
| XLI | State Street Industrial Select | USD 166.73 | ▼ 0.94% |
| XLB | State Street Materials Select S | USD 51.69 | ▲ 0.72% |
| XLV | State Street Health Care Select | USD 181.3 | ▲ 1.32% |
| XLY | State Street Consumer Discretio | USD 115.01 | ▼ 0.45% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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