VDE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

VDE has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 3.91 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.11%

Payout Ratio -

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.07%

Consistency Lifetime 97.2%

Yield on Cost 5y 7.66%

Payout FCF -

Streak Years 22

Dividend Rating 58.82%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 22.6%

Total Return 5y: 196.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
WEEI	41 M	12.7%	13.9%
XLE	30,477 M	3.29%	14.0%
TPZ	92 M	3.63%	8.91%
IXC	2,069 M	3.82%	8.42%
FENY	1,450 M	3.20%	7.84%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
PSCE	76 M	138%	64.3%
WEEI	41 M	71.4%	100%
COAL	40 M	60.4%	100%
FTXN	104 M	40.7%	89.7%
FXN	263 M	41.3%	85.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Equity Energy

WEEI

Westwood Salient
12.68% Yield

FTXN

Nasdaq Oil & Gas
2.76% Yield

IEZ

U.S. Oil Equipment
2.04% Yield

OIH

Oil
1.71% Yield

RSPG

SP500 Equal Weight
2.64% Yield

FXN

Energy AlphaDEX Fund
2.57% Yield

VDE 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	Quarterly	1.0279	2.8%	0.83%
2025-09-24	2025-09-24	2025-09-26	Quarterly	1.0002	7.2%	0.79%
2025-06-26	2025-06-26	2025-06-30	Quarterly	0.9333	-1.6%	0.78%
2025-03-25	2025-03-25	2025-03-27	Quarterly	0.9487	-1.8%	0.73%
2024-12-18	2024-12-18	2024-12-20	Quarterly	0.966	-8.2%	0.8%
2024-09-27	2024-09-27	2024-10-01	Quarterly	1.0522	10.9%	0.88%
2024-06-28	2024-06-28	2024-07-02	Quarterly	0.9484	-0.8%	0.74%
2024-03-22	2024-03-25	2024-03-27	Quarterly	0.9559	-9.8%	0.74%
2023-12-19	2023-12-20	2023-12-22	Quarterly	1.06	22.4%	0.9%
2023-09-28	2023-09-29	2023-10-03	Quarterly	0.866	-11.7%	0.67%
2023-06-29	2023-06-30	2023-07-05	Quarterly	0.981	-2.9%	0.88%
2023-03-24	2023-03-27	2023-03-29	Quarterly	1.0099	-25.8%	0.96%
2022-12-15	2022-12-16	2022-12-20	Quarterly	1.3611	10.1%	1.16%
2022-09-28	2022-09-29	2022-10-03	Quarterly	1.2365	22.7%	1.26%
2022-06-23	2022-06-24	2022-06-28	Quarterly	1.0081	22.9%	0.98%
2022-03-24	2022-03-25	2022-03-29	Quarterly	0.8202	-12.7%	0.76%
2021-12-16	2021-12-17	2021-12-21	Quarterly	0.9393	1.7%	1.22%
2021-09-29	2021-09-30	2021-10-04	Quarterly	0.9232	40.3%	1.23%
2021-06-21	2021-06-22	2021-06-24	Quarterly	0.6582	-4.3%	0.89%
2021-03-26	2021-03-29	2021-03-31	Quarterly	0.6877	14.1%	0.99%
2020-12-17	2020-12-18	2020-12-22	Quarterly	0.6029	9.1%	N/A
2020-09-11	2020-09-14	2020-09-16	Quarterly	0.5524	-13.9%	N/A
2020-06-22	2020-06-23	2020-06-25	Quarterly	0.6419	-4.5%	N/A
2020-03-10	2020-03-11	2020-03-13	Quarterly	0.672	378%	N/A
2019-12-18				0.1406	-81.4%	N/A
2019-12-16	2019-12-17	2019-12-19	Quarterly	0.7556	12.2%	N/A
2019-09-26	2019-09-27	2019-10-01	Quarterly	0.6735	-2%	N/A
2019-06-21	2019-06-24	2019-06-26	Quarterly	0.6869	2.9%	N/A
2019-03-21	2019-03-22	2019-03-26	Quarterly	0.6673	-0.3%	N/A
2018-12-13	2018-12-14	2018-12-18	Quarterly	0.669	-1.1%	N/A
2018-09-24	2018-09-25	2018-09-27	Quarterly	0.6763	4.7%	N/A
2018-06-28	2018-06-29	2018-07-03	Quarterly	0.6458	9.1%	N/A
2018-03-16	2018-03-19	2018-03-21	Quarterly	0.5921	-1.3%	N/A
2017-12-14	2017-12-15	2017-12-19	Quarterly	0.5997	-45.4%	N/A
2017-09-27	2017-09-28	2017-10-02	Quarterly	1.098	87.1%	N/A
2017-06-23	2017-06-27	2017-06-29	Quarterly	0.587	0.2%	N/A
2017-03-24	2017-03-28	2017-03-30	Quarterly	0.586	0.5%	N/A
2016-12-14	2016-12-16	2016-12-20	Quarterly	0.583	-4.7%	N/A
2016-09-20	2016-09-22	2016-09-26	Quarterly	0.612	12.5%	N/A
2016-06-21	2016-06-23	2016-06-27	Quarterly	0.544	-19.4%	N/A
2016-03-21	2016-03-23	2016-03-28	Quarterly	0.675	-1.2%	N/A
2015-12-23	2015-12-28	2015-12-30	Quarterly	0.683	-65.1%	N/A
2015-09-23	2015-09-25	2015-09-29	Quarterly	1.955	-11.5%	N/A
2014-12-18	2014-12-22	2014-12-24	Annual	2.209	0.7%	N/A
2013-12-20	2013-12-24	2013-12-27	Annual	2.194	10%	N/A
2012-12-20	2012-12-24	2012-12-27	Annual	1.994	23.2%	N/A
2011-12-21	2011-12-23	2011-12-28	Annual	1.618	29.8%	N/A
2010-12-22	2010-12-27	2010-12-29	Annual	1.247	4.5%	N/A
2009-12-22	2009-12-24	2009-12-29	Annual	1.193	0.8%	N/A
2008-12-22	2008-12-24	2008-12-29	Annual	1.183	0%	N/A

VDE Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (VDE) follows a pure indexing strategy that aims to mirror the performance of its benchmark-a GICS-defined U.S. energy index covering large, mid-size, and small-cap companies. The fund seeks to hold each constituent in roughly the same proportion as the index, investing virtually all of its assets in those stocks, which results in a non-diversified exposure concentrated in the energy sector.

What is the Dividend Yield of VDE?

As of February 2026, VDE`s dividend yield is 3.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.91 USD by the current share price of 151.26.

Does VDE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VDE paid a dividend of 3.91 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 1.0279 USD.

How often does VDE pay dividends?

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

VDE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VDE for the next 4 payments are between 0.748 (-27.2%) and 0.992 (-3.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VDE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.0279 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Shares (VDE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VDE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Shares (VDE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VDE?

VDE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.07% per year.
Strong growth: VDE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VDE?

VDE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.66%. If you bought VDE's shares at 51.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.91 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.66% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VDE?

VDE Payout Consistency is 97.2%. 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.
Very consistent: Energy Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VDE have a good Dividend Yield?

VDE`s 3.11% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VDE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VDE is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VDE?

VDE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.82%. 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 02:40