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VDC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

VDC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 3.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.64%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.54
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.17%
Dividend Rating 42.58%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.31%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 32.81%

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: 0.2%
Total Return 5y: 40.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLP 14,911 M 2.65% 3.59%
FSTA 1,335 M 2.22% 3.13%
IYK 1,183 M 1.69% 2.27%
VDC 7,356 M 1.64% 2.31%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FSTA 1,335 M 2.59% 94.3%
XLP 14,911 M 6.53% 99.1%
VDC 7,356 M 3.17% 96.0%
IYK 1,183 M -8.55% 94.4%

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

FXG
First Trust Consumer
 2.22% Yield
XLP
Consumer Staples Sector
 2.65% Yield
FSTA
Fidelity MSCI Consumer
 2.22% Yield

VDC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-26 1.131 -9% 0.53%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 1.243 6.5% 0.57%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 1.167 -3.3% 0.55%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-20 Quarterly 1.207 -8.5% 0.55%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.319 -14.4% 0.6%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.541 78.8% 0.76%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.862 -51.9% 0.42%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Quarterly 1.792 74.1% 0.95%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 1.029 -26% 0.56%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 1.391 65.2% 0.72%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.842 -41.6% 0.45%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-20 Quarterly 1.442 25.5% 0.74%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 1.149 -5% 0.65%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 1.209 63.6% 0.67%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.739 -41.1% 0.38%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-21 Quarterly 1.255 20.6% 0.64%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 1.041 1.8% 0.57%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 1.023 6.6% 0.57%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.96 -38.9% 0.55%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 1.572 80.5% N/A
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.871 -32.4% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 1.289 108.6% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.618 -41.8% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 1.062 -2.7% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 1.091 4.9% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 1.04 39% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.748 -28.4% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 1.044 27.2% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.821 -34.2% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 1.247 132.6% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.536 -48.3% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 1.036 34.4% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.771 -25.7% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-05 Quarterly 1.037 24.3% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.834 -13.8% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.968 14.7% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.844 10.6% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.763 20.3% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.634 -29.4% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.898 -62.5% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 2.396 -0.9% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Annual 2.417 -0.5% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Annual 2.428 -6.3% N/A
2012-12-20 2012-12-24 2012-12-27 Annual 2.591 36.8% N/A
2011-12-21 2011-12-23 2011-12-28 Annual 1.894 -0.6% N/A
2010-12-22 2010-12-27 2010-12-29 Annual 1.906 9.7% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-29 Annual 1.738 48.2% N/A
2008-12-22 2008-12-24 2008-12-29 Annual 1.173 1.2% N/A
2007-12-14 2007-12-18 2007-12-20 Annual 1.159 20.7% N/A
2006-12-18 2006-12-20 2006-12-22 Annual 0.96 0% N/A

VDC Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (VDC) seeks to replicate the performance of a GICS-defined consumer staples index by holding the constituent stocks in proportion to their index weights. It targets large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies classified as “consumer defensive,” and the fund’s portfolio is essentially a full replication of the index, making it a non-diversified vehicle that tracks the sector’s overall return.

What is the Dividend Yield of VDC?

As of December 2025, VDC`s dividend yield is 1.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.54 USD by the current share price of 215.51.

Does VDC pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, VDC paid a dividend of 3.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-24 and the payout was 1.131 USD.

How often does VDC pay dividends?

VDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VDC has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-24.

VDC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VDC for the next 4 payments are between 0.935 (-17.3%) and 1.317 (+16.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VDC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.131 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Consumer (VDC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VDC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VDC?

VDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.17% per year.
Strong growth: VDC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VDC?

VDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.31%. If you bought VDC's shares at 153.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.31% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VDC?

VDC Payout Consistency is 96.0%. 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: Vanguard Consumer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VDC have a good Dividend Yield?

VDC`s 1.64% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VDC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VDC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VDC?

VDC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.58%. 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: 2025-12-17 04:49