VGLT Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

VGLT's dividend history, current yield (4.4%), dividend growth rate (3.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Long Government).

Yield 12m 4.42%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.46
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.08%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.12%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.87%
Payout Ratio -
Payout Frequency 12m 12
Payout Consistency 90.3%
Total Return 12m: -2.53%
Total Return 5y: -35.70%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Long Government

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TUA 656 M 4.59% 4.44%
SCHQ 775 M 4.54% 2.95%
EDV 3,484 M 4.69% 2.33%
VGLT 9,554 M 4.42% 2.87%
XTEN 722 M 3.80% 3.85%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
TUA 656 M 210% 73.4%
XTEN 722 M 56.1% 100%
GOVZ 262 M 38.1% 98.8%
IEF 34,206 M 21.0% 90.8%
TLT 49,522 M 9.69% 94.3%

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VGLT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-04 Monthly 0.21 4% 0.39%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-05 Monthly 0.202 -3.8% 0.36%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-03 Monthly 0.21 11.1% 0.36%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-05 Monthly 0.189 -8.7% 0.33%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-05 Monthly 0.207 -0.5% 0.37%
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 2024-12-27 Monthly 0.208 -4.6% 0.38%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-04 Monthly 0.218 2.8% 0.37%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-05 Monthly 0.212 7.6% 0.37%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-03 Monthly 0.197 -3.4% 0.32%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-05 Monthly 0.204 1.5% 0.33%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-05 Monthly 0.201 2% 0.34%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-03 Monthly 0.197 -3% 0.35%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-05 Monthly 0.203 5.2% 0.36%
2024-05-01 2024-05-02 2024-05-06 Monthly 0.193 -3.5% 0.35%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-04 Monthly 0.2 13.6% 0.34%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-06 Monthly 0.176 -6.4% 0.3%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-06 Monthly 0.188 -1.1% 0.31%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-28 Monthly 0.19 6.7% 0.31%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-06 Monthly 0.178 -1.1% 0.31%
2023-11-01 2023-11-02 2023-11-06 Monthly 0.18 1.7% 0.34%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-05 Monthly 0.177 -2.2% 0.32%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-09-07 Monthly 0.181 8.4% 0.3%
2023-08-01 2023-08-02 2023-08-04 Monthly 0.167 1.2% 0.27%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-07 Monthly 0.165 -2.4% 0.26%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-06 Monthly 0.169 4.3% 0.26%
2023-05-01 2023-05-02 2023-05-04 Monthly 0.162 -3% 0.25%
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-06 Monthly 0.167 10.6% 0.26%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-06 Monthly 0.151 -6.2% 0.24%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-02-06 Monthly 0.161 1.9% 0.24%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-29 Monthly 0.158 6% 0.25%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-06 Monthly 0.149 -3.9% 0.23%
2022-11-01 2022-11-02 2022-11-04 Monthly 0.155 1.3% 0.26%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-06 Monthly 0.153 0.7% 0.24%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-07 Monthly 0.152 0.7% 0.23%
2022-08-01 2022-08-02 2022-08-04 Monthly 0.151 4.9% 0.21%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-07 Monthly 0.144 -2% 0.2%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-06 Monthly 0.147 8.9% 0.21%
2022-05-02 2022-05-03 2022-05-05 Monthly 0.135 -8.8% 0.19%
2022-04-01 2022-04-04 2022-04-06 Monthly 0.148 18.4% 0.19%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-04 Monthly 0.125 0% 0.15%

VGLT Dividend FAQ

Does VGLT pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, VGLT paid a dividend of 2.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-02 and the payout was 0.21 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of VGLT?

As of June 2025, VGLT`s dividend yield is 4.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.46 USD by the current share price of 54.94.

How often does VGLT pay dividends?

VGLT pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), VGLT has issued 12 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGLT?

The next ex-dividend date for Vanguard Long-Term (VGLT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of VGLT?

VGLT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.08% per year.
Strong growth: VGLT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VGLT?

VGLT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.87%. If you bought VGLT's shares at 85.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.46 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VGLT?

VGLT Payout Consistency is 90.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Vanguard Long-Term has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VGLT have a good Dividend Yield?

VGLT`s 4.42% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VGLT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGLT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VGLT?

VGLT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.