VGK Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

VGK has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.39 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.09%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.51%
Consistency Lifetime 91.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.55%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 48.94%

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: 33.7%
Total Return 5y: 68.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Europe Stock

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DBEU 682 M 4.86% 8.04%
EUFN 4,781 M 4.03% 9.29%
FDD 757 M 4.47% 7.0%
SPEU 770 M 3.72% 5.50%
FEP 442 M 3.70% 5.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DBEU 682 M 33.8% 80.7%
EUFN 4,781 M 12.3% 90.3%
EZU 9,549 M 11.0% 91.1%
FEU 758 M 12.3% 91.1%
SPEU 770 M 12.3% 91.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Europe Stock

EUFN
MSCI Europe Financials
 4.03% Yield
SPEU
Portfolio Europe
 3.72% Yield
EZU
MSCI Eurozone
 3.05% Yield
FDD
STOXX European Select
 4.47% Yield
EUSC
Europe Hedged SmallCap
 3.27% Yield
FEP
Europe AlphaDEX Fund
 3.70% Yield

VGK 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
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.779 272.7% 0.94%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.209 -81.1% 0.26%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 1.107 276.5% 1.47%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.294 -59.1% 0.41%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.719 320.5% 1.15%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.171 -83.4% 0.24%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 1.032 178.9% 1.54%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.37 -19% 0.55%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.457 75.1% 0.72%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.261 -76.3% 0.44%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 1.099 416% 1.79%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.213 -46.5% 0.37%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.398 82.6% 0.72%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.218 -79.2% 0.44%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 1.048 654% 1.97%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.139 -79.5% 0.22%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.678 73% 1.04%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.392 -47% 0.59%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.74 173.1% 1.1%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.271 -28.3% 0.43%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.378 24.8% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.303 -12.7% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.347 41.1% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.246 -25.7% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.331 2.8% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.322 -66.5% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.96 213.7% N/A
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.306 -1.6% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.311 40.1% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.222 -80% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-06-27 Quarterly 1.11 299.3% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.278 -11.5% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-22 Quarterly 0.314 35.9% N/A
2017-09-20 2017-09-21 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.231 -70.3% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-06-27 Quarterly 0.777 180.5% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.277 22.6% N/A
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.226 -14.7% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.265 -71.3% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.924 239.7% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.272 34.7% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.202 -10.2% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.225 -74.4% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.879 178.2% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.316 8.6% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.291 8.6% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.268 -72.8% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.984 12.1% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.878 270.5% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.237 16.2% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.204 0% N/A

VGK Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard FTSE Europe Index Fund ETF (VGK) tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, investing virtually all of its assets in the index’s constituent common stocks. The index is weighted by market capitalization, giving larger European companies a proportionally higher impact on the fund’s performance.

What is the Dividend Yield of VGK?

As of February 2026, VGK`s dividend yield is 3.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.39 USD by the current share price of 88.49.

Does VGK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VGK paid a dividend of 2.39 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.779 USD.

How often does VGK pay dividends?

VGK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VGK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

VGK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGK for the next 4 payments are between 0.297 (-61.9%) and 0.532 (-31.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VGK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.779 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for FTSE Europe Shares (VGK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGK?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VGK?

VGK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.51% per year.
Strong growth: VGK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VGK?

VGK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.55%. If you bought VGK's shares at 52.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.39 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VGK?

VGK Payout Consistency is 91.3%. 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: FTSE Europe Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VGK have a good Dividend Yield?

VGK`s 3.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VGK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGK is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VGK?

VGK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 48.94%. 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: 2026-02-03 04:23