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VTIP Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

VTIP has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 1.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.70
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 20.86%
Dividend Rating 51.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.07%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency -17.53%

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.
Total Return 12m: 5.7%
Total Return 5y: 19.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Short-Term Inflation-Protected Bond

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDTT 2,551 M 4.40% 5.15%
STIP 12,724 M 3.94% 4.70%
TIPX 1,790 M 3.76% 4.25%
VTIP 17,210 M 3.39% 4.07%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TDTT 2,551 M 33.4% 74.7%
VTIP 17,210 M 20.9% 69.2%
TIPX 1,790 M 16.2% 76.7%
STIP 12,724 M 15.8% 70.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare VTIP Dividends with its Peer-Group

TDTT
FlexShares 3-Year
 4.40% Yield
TIPX
SPDR Bloomberg 1-10
 3.76% Yield
STIP
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS
 3.94% Yield

VTIP Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.648 52.1% 1.29%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.426 334.7% 0.85%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.098 -81.5% 0.2%
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.529 71.8% 1.1%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.308 -30.6% 0.63%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-03 Quarterly 0.444 1544.4% 0.92%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.027 -95.8% 0.06%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.638 170.1% 1.34%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-06 Quarterly 0.2362 -30.9% 0.5%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.342 -2% 0.73%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.349 1103.4% 0.74%
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-06 Quarterly 0.029 -97.4% 0.06%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-29 Quarterly 1.117 23.6% 2.39%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-06 Quarterly 0.904 32% 1.91%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.685 40.7% 1.38%
2022-04-01 2022-04-04 2022-04-06 Quarterly 0.487 -49.2% 0.96%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-29 Quarterly 0.958 9.6% 1.87%
2021-10-01 2021-10-04 2021-10-06 Quarterly 0.874 81.7% 1.69%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-07-07 Quarterly 0.481 411.7% 0.93%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.094 -71.8% 0.18%
2020-12-23 2020-12-24 2020-12-29 Quarterly 0.333 18.9% 0.65%
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-06 Quarterly 0.28 -20.2% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.351 -20% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.439 158.2% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-20 Unknown 0.17 -52.1% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.355 -32.3% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.524 78.8% N/A
2018-06-18 2018-06-19 2018-06-21 Quarterly 0.293 -60.5% N/A
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.742 98.4% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.374 -5.3% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.395 1617.4% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.023 -55.8% N/A
2012-12-20 2012-12-24 2012-12-27 Other 0.052 0% N/A

VTIP Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (VTIP) tracks a market-cap-weighted index of all U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) that have less than five years remaining to maturity, providing investors with exposure to short-duration real-return bonds.

What is the Dividend Yield of VTIP?

As of December 2025, VTIP`s dividend yield is 3.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.70 USD by the current share price of 50.12.

Does VTIP pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, VTIP paid a dividend of 1.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-01 and the payout was 0.648 USD.

How often does VTIP pay dividends?

VTIP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VTIP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-01.

VTIP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VTIP for the next 4 payments are between 0.332 (-48.8%) and 0.712 (+9.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VTIP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.648 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Short-Term (VTIP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VTIP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Short-Term (VTIP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VTIP?

VTIP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.9% per year.
Strong growth: VTIP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VTIP?

VTIP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.07%. If you bought VTIP's shares at 41.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VTIP?

VTIP Payout Consistency is 69.2%. 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.
Unstable: Vanguard Short-Term has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VTIP have a good Dividend Yield?

VTIP`s 3.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VTIP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VTIP is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VTIP?

VTIP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.10%. 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: 2025-12-04 02:48