VDC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

VDC has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 4.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.22%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.76%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.11%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 50.07%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 11.8%
Total Return 5y: 56.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLP 16,124 M 2.71% 3.69%
FXG 268 M 2.74% 3.46%
IYK 1,218 M 2.67% 3.41%
RHS 244 M 2.77% 3.07%
RSPS 264 M 2.77% 3.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FXG 268 M 19.1% 91.8%
PBJ 96 M 19.2% 88.7%
FSTA 1,377 M 3.50% 94.7%
XLP 16,124 M 5.06% 98.9%
RHS 244 M 3.89% 98.0%

VDC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-19 1.23 8.8% 0.57%
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 0% N/A

VDC Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (NYSE ARCA: VDC) follows a passive indexing strategy that seeks to mirror the performance of its benchmark-a GICS-defined consumer staples index comprising large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies. The fund attempts to hold each constituent in roughly the same proportion as its index weight, investing virtually all of its assets in those stocks; consequently, it is classified as a non-diversified ETF.

What is the Dividend Yield of VDC?

As of February 2026, VDC`s dividend yield is 2.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.77 USD by the current share price of 239.32.

Does VDC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VDC paid a dividend of 4.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 1.23 USD.

How often does VDC pay dividends?

VDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VDC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-17.

VDC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VDC for the next 4 payments are between 0.934 (-24.1%) and 1.31 (+6.5%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will VDC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.23 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Shares (VDC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VDC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Shares (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 2.76% 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 3.11%. If you bought VDC's shares at 153.21 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VDC?

VDC Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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: Consumer Staples Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VDC have a good Dividend Yield?

VDC`s 2.22% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value 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 50.07%. 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: 2026-02-02 02:16