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VDE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

VDE has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 3.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.12%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.85
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.27%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.82%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 43.31%

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: 1.7% (S&P 500: 20%)
Total Return 5y: 278.4% (S&P 500: 106.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
IXC 1,827 M 3.74% 11.9%
XLE 26,432 M 3.31% 12.1%
FENY 1,305 M 3.16% 11.8%
VDE 7,064 M 3.12% 11.8%
FCG 348 M 2.78% 12.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
OIH 1,107 M 30.2% 88.1%
XOP 1,978 M 24.0% 92.1%
FCG 348 M 19.1% 83.1%
IXC 1,827 M 15.3% 90.6%
FENY 1,305 M 11.7% 88.0%

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

IXC
iShares Global
 3.74% Yield
FCG
First Trust
 2.78% Yield
RSPG
Invesco SP500
 2.58% Yield
XOP
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas
 2.54% Yield
FENY
Fidelity MSCI
 3.16% Yield
IEO
iShares U.S. Oil
 2.50% Yield

VDE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 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 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% 1.1%
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 25.9% N/A
2007-12-14 2007-12-18 2007-12-20 Annual 0.94 0% N/A

VDE Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (VDE) uses a full-replication indexing strategy to mirror the performance of a GICS-defined U.S. energy index, holding large, mid-size, and small-cap energy stocks in proportion to their index weights. Because it seeks to own essentially the entire index, the fund is classified as non-diversified under SEC rules.

What is the Dividend Yield of VDE?

As of November 2025, VDE`s dividend yield is 3.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.85 USD by the current share price of 123.17.

Does VDE pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, VDE paid a dividend of 3.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-24 and the payout was 1.0002 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 2025-09-24.

Will VDE pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.0002 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Energy Shares (VDE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VDE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard 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 12.3% 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 11.8%. If you bought VDE's shares at 32.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VDE?

VDE Payout Consistency is 97.3%. 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 Energy Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VDE have a good Dividend Yield?

VDE`s 3.12% 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 72.33%. 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: 2025-10-17 04:46