VHT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield
VHT has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 4.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Healthcare Equity
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHL TO ETF Harvest Healthcare Leaders |
1,399 M | 9.77% | 13.20% |
| PPH NASDAQ ETF Pharmaceutical |
1,074 M | 2.02% | 3.10% |
| IHE NYSE ETF U.S. Pharmaceuticals |
1,619 M | 1.58% | 2.39% |
| XLV NYSE ETF Health Care Sector Fund |
49,686 M | 1.66% | 2.07% |
| VHT NYSE ETF Health Care Shares |
20,963 M | 1.60% | 1.92% |
| IXJ NYSE ETF Global Healthcare |
4,636 M | 1.50% | 1.77% |
| FHLC NYSE ETF Fidelity Health Care Index |
3,953 M | 1.37% | 1.64% |
| IYH NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare |
4,730 M | 1.21% | 1.47% |
| PJP NYSE ETF Dynamic Pharmaceuticals |
582 M | 1.02% | 1.46% |
| IHF NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare Providers |
1,520 M | 1.10% | 1.01% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XBI NYSE ETF S&P Biotech |
10,311 M | 167.63% | 87.5% |
| FXH NYSE ETF Health Care AlphaDEX Fund |
1,154 M | 29.22% | 100.0% |
| PPH NASDAQ ETF Pharmaceutical |
1,074 M | 13.84% | 100.0% |
| PJP NYSE ETF Dynamic Pharmaceuticals |
582 M | 12.20% | 100.0% |
| VHT NYSE ETF Health Care Shares |
20,963 M | 10.80% | 100.0% |
| IXJ NYSE ETF Global Healthcare |
4,636 M | 9.91% | 100.0% |
| XLV NYSE ETF Health Care Sector Fund |
49,686 M | 6.87% | 100.0% |
| IYH NYSE ETF U.S. Healthcare |
4,730 M | 7.19% | 100.0% |
| XHS NYSE ETF S&P Health Care |
232 M | 14.33% | 96.9% |
| FHLC NYSE ETF Fidelity Health Care Index |
3,953 M | 5.94% | 100.0% |
VHT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.969 | -1.8% | 0.3% |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.987 | -0.7% | 0.34% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.994 | -40.3% | 0.37% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 1.665 | +54.6% | 0.58% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 1.077 | +12% | 0.42% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.962 | +2.3% | 0.39% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.94 | +2.3% | 0.35% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.919 | -21.3% | 0.36% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 1.167 | +20.8% | 0.42% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | Quarterly | 0.966 | +17.9% | 0.36% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.819 | -8.5% | 0.31% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.895 | +2.1% | 0.36% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.877 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.877 | +15.5% | 0.36% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.759 | -22.6% | 0.33% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.98 | +19.4% | 0.39% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.821 | +6.2% | 0.36% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.773 | +7.1% | 0.34% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.722 | -11.7% | 0.29% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.818 | 0% | 0.31% |
VHT Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, VHT's dividend yield is 1.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.62 USD by the current share price of 348.81.
As of November 2026, VHT paid a dividend of 4.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-23 and the payout was 0.969 USD.
VHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VHT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VHT for the next payments are between 1.119 (+15.5%) and 1.284 (+32.5%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.37%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.969 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Health Care Shares (VHT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Health Care Shares (VHT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.8% per year. Strong growth: VHT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.92%. If you bought VHT's shares at 240.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.92% of your original purchase price.
VHT 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: Health Care Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VHT's 1.60% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VHT is unknown.
VHT's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.96%. 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: 2026-10-30 02:38 UTC