Which ASX 200 sectors paid the highest dividend yields in FY26?

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) delivered investors a total return of 7% last financial year.

That return was comprised of 2.77% capital growth and a 4.23% average dividend yield.

That’s an improvement on last year’s payout.

In FY25, dividends made up 3.84% of the total 13.81% return.