VGUS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield
VGUS has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 2.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | Monthly | 0.2167 | -0.4% | 0.29% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | Monthly | 0.2175 | +13.3% | 0.29% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | Monthly | 0.192 | -14.2% | 0.25% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | Monthly | 0.2237 | -4.3% | 0.3% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | Monthly | 0.2338 | +0.4% | 0.31% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | Monthly | 0.2328 | -3% | 0.31% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | Monthly | 0.2401 | -0.7% | 0.32% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | Monthly | 0.2418 | +0.6% | 0.32% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | Monthly | 0.2403 | -1.9% | 0.32% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | Monthly | 0.245 | +13.6% | 0.33% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | Monthly | 0.2156 | -11.3% | 0.29% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | Monthly | 0.2432 | +17.1% | 0.32% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | Monthly | 0.2077 | -18.9% | 0.28% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | Monthly | 0.256 | 0% | 0.34% |
VGUS Dividend FAQ
As of May 2026, VGUS's dividend yield is 3.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.74 USD by the current share price of 75.68.
As of May 2026, VGUS paid a dividend of 2.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-01 and the payout was 0.2167 USD.
VGUS pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, VGUS has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGUS for the next payments are between 0.182 (-16.0%) and 0.216 (-0.3%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.23%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2167 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ultra-Short Treasury (VGUS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Ultra-Short Treasury (VGUS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VGUS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
VGUS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.81%. If you bought VGUS's shares at 71.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.81% of your original purchase price.
VGUS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Ultra-Short Treasury has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VGUS's 3.93% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGUS is unknown.
VGUS's Overall Dividend Rating is 22.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-23 02:47 UTC