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VDC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

VDC has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 4.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.26%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.94
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.53%
Overall Dividend Rating 45.47%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.36%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 19.30%

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: 1.4% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 49.5% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
IYK 1,346 M 2.48% 3.84%
XLP 16,163 M 2.50% 3.52%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
IYK 1,346 M 16.0% 96.8%
XLP 16,163 M 5.19% 99.1%

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

IYK
iShares US
 2.48% Yield
FTXG
First Trust Nasdaq
 2.76% Yield
FXG
First Trust
 2.23% Yield
RSPS
Invesco SP500
 2.76% Yield
RHS
Invesco SP500
 2.75% Yield
XLP
Consumer Staples
 2.50% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-26 2025-06-30 1.2429 6.5% 0.57%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 1.1673 -3.3% 0.55%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-20 Quarterly 1.2068 -8.5% 0.55%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.3194 -14.4% 0.6%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.5411 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 1.7916 74.2% 0.95%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 1.0287 -26.1% 0.56%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 1.3913 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 1.4418 25.5% 0.74%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 1.1485 -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 0.7388 -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 1.0406 1.7% 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 0.9598 -39% 0.55%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 1.5724 80.5% 0.91%
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.8713 -32.4% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 1.2891 108.7% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.6177 -41.8% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 1.0621 -2.6% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 1.0907 4.9% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 1.0397 39.1% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.7475 -28.4% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 1.0436 27.1% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.8211 -34.2% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 1.2474 132.9% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.5357 -48.3% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 1.0357 34.3% 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 36.6% N/A
2005-12-22 2005-12-27 2006-01-05 Annual 0.703 0% N/A

VDC Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the consumer staples sector in the US stock market, comprising large, mid-size, and small-cap companies classified under the GICS. By employing an indexing investment approach, the fund aims to replicate the target index by investing in the constituent stocks in proportion to their weighting.

What is the Dividend Yield of VDC?

As of September 2025, VDC`s dividend yield is 2.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.94 USD by the current share price of 219.45.

Does VDC pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, VDC paid a dividend of 4.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-26 and the payout was 1.2429 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 2025-06-26.

Will VDC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.2429 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-26. 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 2.53% 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 3.36%. If you bought VDC's shares at 146.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.36% 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 2.26% 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 45.47%. 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: 2025-08-16 15:48