VGLT Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield
VGLT has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 2.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
4.78%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
11.14%
Consistency Lifetime
93.7%
Yield on Cost 5y
3.24%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
17
Dividend Rating
75.34%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Long Government
Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLTP | 27 M | 11.1% | 11.7% |
| XSVN | 289 M | 4.43% | 4.49% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLTP | 27 M | 463% | 83.3% |
| TUA | 641 M | 183% | 83.2% |
| XTEN | 894 M | 55.7% | 98.9% |
| XSVN | 289 M | 57.0% | 100% |
| IEF | 45,771 M | 39.4% | 91.1% |
VGLT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | Monthly | 0.215 | 0.5% | 0.39% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | Monthly | 0.214 | 4.9% | 0.38% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | Monthly | 0.204 | -4.2% | 0.36% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | Monthly | 0.213 | 2.9% | 0.37% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | Monthly | 0.207 | -2.4% | 0.36% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | Monthly | 0.212 | 1.4% | 0.39% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | Monthly | 0.209 | 2.5% | 0.37% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | Monthly | 0.204 | -2.9% | 0.36% |
| 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 | -3.1% | 0.15% |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-04 | Monthly | 0.129 | -5.8% | 0.15% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-29 | Monthly | 0.137 | 0% | 0.15% |
VGLT Dividend FAQ
The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ: VGLT) is an index-tracked fund that seeks to replicate the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index, which comprises non-inflation-protected U.S. Treasury securities with maturities exceeding 10 years. By design, at least 80 % of the portfolio’s assets are allocated to the index constituents, providing investors with exposure to the long-duration segment of the sovereign debt market.
What is the Dividend Yield of VGLT?
As of February 2026, VGLT`s dividend yield is 4.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.49 USD by the current share price of 55.92.Does VGLT pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, VGLT paid a dividend of 2.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-02 and the payout was 0.215 USD.How often does VGLT pay dividends?
VGLT pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, VGLT has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-02.VGLT dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGLT for the next 4 payments are between 0.213 (-0.9%) and 0.216 (+0.5%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will VGLT pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.215 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Long-Term Treasury Shares (VGLT) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGLT?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Long-Term Treasury Shares (VGLT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of VGLT?
VGLT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.1% 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 3.24%. If you bought VGLT's shares at 76.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.24% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of VGLT?
VGLT Payout Consistency is 93.7%.
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: Long-Term Treasury Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does VGLT have a good Dividend Yield?
VGLT`s 4.78% 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 75.34%. 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.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-07 03:27