VGLT Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield
VGLT has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 2.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
4.44%
Dividends per Share 12m
2.48
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
3.86%
Overall Dividend Rating
60.53%
Yield on Cost 5y
3.02%
Payout Ratio
-
Payouts in the last 12m
12
Payout Consistency 5y
85.94%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Long Government
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XTEN | 767 M | 4.11% | 4.34% |
| EDV | 4,054 M | 4.92% | 2.49% |
| GOVZ | 306 M | 4.99% | 2.33% |
| SCHQ | 989 M | 4.51% | 3.07% |
| ZROZ | 1,674 M | 4.84% | 2.24% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| XTEN | 767 M | 95.0% | 100% |
| GOVZ | 306 M | 49.7% | 98.8% |
| IEF | 44,531 M | 26.9% | 90.8% |
| GOVI | 916 M | 25.8% | 93.2% |
| TLT | 48,950 M | 12.2% | 94.3% |
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VGLT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.2% | 0.15% |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-06 | Monthly | 0.134 | -1.5% | 0.15% |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-04 | Monthly | 0.136 | 0% | 0.15% |
VGLT Dividend FAQ
The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ: VGLT) seeks to replicate the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index, which consists of non-inflation-protected U.S. Treasury securities with maturities exceeding 10 years. By design, at least 80 % of the fund’s assets are allocated to these long-duration government bonds, providing exposure to the longest segment of the sovereign yield curve.
What is the Dividend Yield of VGLT?
As of December 2025, VGLT`s dividend yield is 4.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.48 USD by the current share price of 55.76.Does VGLT pay a dividend?
As of December 2025, VGLT paid a dividend of 2.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.204 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 2025-12-01.VGLT dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGLT for the next 4 payments are between 0.213 (+4.4%) and 0.215 (+5.4%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will VGLT pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.204 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Long-Term (VGLT) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGLT?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Long-Term (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 3.86% 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 3.02%. If you bought VGLT's shares at 82.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.02% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of VGLT?
VGLT Payout Consistency is 96.0%.
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 4.44% 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 60.53%. 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 in the last 12m (TTM).
- 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.
Last update: 2025-12-06 02:53