VTIP Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield
VTIP has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 1.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
3.80%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-5.95%
Consistency Lifetime
71.2%
Yield on Cost 5y
4.52%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
10
Dividend Rating
25.54%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Short-Term Inflation-Protected Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDTT | 2,521 M | 4.49% | 5.13% |
| STIP | 12,640 M | 4.10% | 4.82% |
| TIPX | 1,823 M | 3.77% | 4.21% |
| RBIL | 43 M | 3.82% | 3.95% |
| STPZ | 438 M | 3.65% | 4.23% |
Top 0 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|
VTIP Dividend History: Last 34 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.711 | 9.7% | 1.44% |
| 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% | N/A |
| 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 exposure to short-duration real-return bonds.
What is the Dividend Yield of VTIP?
As of February 2026, VTIP`s dividend yield is 3.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.88 USD by the current share price of 49.73.Does VTIP pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, VTIP paid a dividend of 1.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-18 and the payout was 0.711 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 2025-12-18.VTIP dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VTIP for the next 4 payments are between 0.343 (-51.8%) and 0.724 (+1.8%).This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.
Will VTIP pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.711 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Short-Term (VTIP) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VTIP?
The next Ex-Dividend date for 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 -5.95% per year.
Negative growth: VTIP's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of VTIP?
VTIP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.52%. If you bought VTIP's shares at 41.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.52% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of VTIP?
VTIP Payout Consistency is 71.2%.
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: Short-Term has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does VTIP have a good Dividend Yield?
VTIP`s 3.80% 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 25.54%. 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: 2026-02-04 02:41