VGSH Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield
VGSH has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 2.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
4.33%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
55.32%
Consistency Lifetime
87.3%
Yield on Cost 5y
4.33%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
17
Dividend Rating
76.32%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Short Government
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| THTA | 37 M | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| FTSD | 269 M | 5.02% | 5.10% |
| XONE | 718 M | 4.68% | 4.96% |
| LMBS | 5,780 M | 4.48% | 5.09% |
| XTWO | 169 M | 4.61% | 4.75% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDRT | 52 M | 472% | 83.3% |
| THTA | 37 M | 306% | 82.7% |
| SPTS | 6,086 M | 111% | 86.5% |
| SHY | 24,417 M | 97.8% | 83.1% |
| OBIL | 300 M | 94.2% | 83.7% |
VGSH 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 | 0.185 | -2.6% | 0.32% | |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | Monthly | 0.19 | 2.7% | 0.32% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | Monthly | 0.185 | -2.1% | 0.32% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | Monthly | 0.189 | -0.5% | 0.32% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | Monthly | 0.19 | -4.5% | 0.32% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | Monthly | 0.199 | -0.5% | 0.34% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | Monthly | 0.2 | 3.1% | 0.34% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | Monthly | 0.194 | -5.4% | 0.33% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | Monthly | 0.205 | 3.5% | 0.35% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | Monthly | 0.198 | -3.9% | 0.34% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | Monthly | 0.206 | 10.2% | 0.35% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | Monthly | 0.187 | -10.1% | 0.32% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | Monthly | 0.208 | 3.5% | 0.36% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | Monthly | 0.201 | 0.5% | 0.35% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | Monthly | 0.2 | -7% | 0.34% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | Monthly | 0.215 | 6.4% | 0.37% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | Monthly | 0.202 | -3.8% | 0.34% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | Monthly | 0.21 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | Monthly | 0.21 | 4% | 0.36% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | Monthly | 0.202 | -1.9% | 0.35% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | Monthly | 0.206 | 4.6% | 0.36% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-06 | Monthly | 0.197 | -2.5% | 0.34% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | Monthly | 0.202 | 4.7% | 0.35% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-06 | Monthly | 0.193 | -2.5% | 0.33% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-06 | Monthly | 0.198 | 1.5% | 0.34% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-28 | Monthly | 0.195 | 4.8% | 0.33% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-06 | Monthly | 0.186 | 0.5% | 0.32% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-06 | Monthly | 0.185 | 3.4% | 0.32% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-05 | Monthly | 0.179 | 2.9% | 0.31% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-07 | Monthly | 0.174 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-04 | Monthly | 0.171 | 7.5% | 0.3% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-07 | Monthly | 0.159 | 4.6% | 0.28% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-06 | Monthly | 0.152 | 5.6% | 0.26% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-04 | Monthly | 0.144 | 0.7% | 0.25% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-06 | Monthly | 0.143 | 18.2% | 0.25% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-06 | Monthly | 0.121 | -3.2% | 0.21% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-06 | Monthly | 0.125 | 8.7% | 0.21% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-29 | Monthly | 0.115 | 17.3% | 0.2% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-06 | Monthly | 0.098 | 11.4% | 0.17% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-04 | Monthly | 0.088 | 23.9% | 0.15% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-06 | Monthly | 0.071 | 18.3% | 0.12% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-07 | Monthly | 0.06 | 7.1% | 0.1% |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-04 | Monthly | 0.056 | 14.3% | 0.09% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-07 | Monthly | 0.049 | 22.5% | 0.08% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-06 | Monthly | 0.04 | 37.9% | 0.07% |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-05 | Monthly | 0.029 | 20.8% | 0.05% |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-06 | Monthly | 0.024 | 33.3% | 0.04% |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-04 | Monthly | 0.018 | 5.9% | 0.03% |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-04 | Monthly | 0.017 | -91.7% | 0.03% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-29 | Monthly | 0.204 | 0% | 0.34% |
VGSH Dividend FAQ
The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF (VGSH) uses a passive indexing strategy to replicate the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Index, which holds non-inflation-protected U.S. Treasury securities with maturities between one and three years. By law, at least 80 % of its assets must be invested in the index constituents, ensuring tight tracking error.
What is the Dividend Yield of VGSH?
As of February 2026, VGSH`s dividend yield is 4.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 USD by the current share price of 58.77.Does VGSH pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, VGSH paid a dividend of 2.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-02 and the payout was 0.185 USD.How often does VGSH pay dividends?
VGSH pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, VGSH has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-02.VGSH dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGSH for the next 4 payments are between 0.225 (+21.6%) and 0.228 (+23.2%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will VGSH pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.185 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Short-Term Treasury (VGSH) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGSH?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Short-Term Treasury (VGSH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of VGSH?
VGSH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 55.3% per year.
Strong growth: VGSH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of VGSH?
VGSH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.33%. If you bought VGSH's shares at 53.77 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.33% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of VGSH?
VGSH Payout Consistency is 87.3%.
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.
Moderately consistent: Short-Term Treasury has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does VGSH have a good Dividend Yield?
VGSH`s 4.33% 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 VGSH?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGSH is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of VGSH?
VGSH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.32%. 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