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VHT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

VHT has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 3.99 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.99
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.36%
Overall Dividend Rating 55.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.10%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 65.38%

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: -10.2% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 33.9% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Health

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPH 626 M 2.21% 3.39%
XLV 34,584 M 1.73% 2.44%
IXJ 3,839 M 1.58% 2.04%
VHT 15,233 M 1.55% 2.10%
FHLC 2,462 M 1.54% 2.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
XLV 34,584 M 6.32% 96.2%
IXJ 3,839 M 5.79% 92.2%
PPH 626 M 9.13% 93.5%
IHI 4,250 M 14.8% 84.3%
VHT 15,233 M 7.36% 96.0%

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

PPH
VanEck
 2.21% Yield
XLV
Health Care Sector
 1.73% Yield
IHE
iShares U.S.
 1.69% Yield
PJP
Invesco Dynamic
 1.10% Yield
IXJ
iShares Global
 1.58% Yield
XPH
SPDR S&P
 1.33% Yield

VHT 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 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.962 2.3% 0.39%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.94 2.3% 0.35%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.919 -21.3% 0.36%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.167 20.8% 0.42%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 0.966 17.9% 0.36%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.819 -8.5% 0.31%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.895 2.1% 0.36%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 0.877 0% 0.37%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.877 15.5% 0.36%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.759 -22.6% 0.33%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-20 Quarterly 0.98 19.4% 0.39%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.821 6.2% 0.36%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.773 7.1% 0.34%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.722 -11.7% 0.29%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-21 Quarterly 0.818 -8.4% 0.31%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 0.893 27.8% 0.36%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.699 10.1% 0.28%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.635 -28% 0.28%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 0.882 39.8% 0.4%
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.631 -16.5% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.756 69.9% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.445 -37.9% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.717 13.3% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.633 -45.6% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 1.164 5.2% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 1.106 76.7% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.626 8.3% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.578 -8.3% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.63 62.4% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.388 -31.6% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.567 10.1% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.515 3.4% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.498 12.4% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.443 -15% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.521 4.6% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.498 16.1% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.429 8.3% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.396 -16.8% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.476 -58.4% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 1.143 -11.1% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Annual 1.285 13.1% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Annual 1.136 -5.2% N/A
2012-12-20 2012-12-24 2012-12-27 Annual 1.198 14.2% N/A
2011-12-21 2011-12-23 2011-12-28 Annual 1.049 7.2% N/A
2010-12-22 2010-12-27 2010-12-29 Annual 0.979 -34.2% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-29 Annual 1.487 97.2% N/A
2008-12-22 2008-12-24 2008-12-29 Annual 0.754 -8% N/A
2007-12-14 2007-12-18 2007-12-20 Annual 0.82 33.3% N/A
2006-12-18 2006-12-20 2006-12-22 Annual 0.615 58.9% N/A
2005-12-22 2005-12-27 2006-01-05 Annual 0.387 0% N/A

VHT Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the healthcare sector in the US stock market, covering large, mid-size, and small-cap companies classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). By replicating the target index, the fund aims to invest in the constituent stocks in proportion to their weighting, providing broad exposure to the US healthcare sector.

What is the Dividend Yield of VHT?

As of September 2025, VHT`s dividend yield is 1.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.99 USD by the current share price of 254.71.

Does VHT pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, VHT paid a dividend of 3.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-26 and the payout was 0.962 USD.

How often does VHT pay dividends?

VHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VHT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-26.

Will VHT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.962 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Health Care (VHT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VHT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Health Care (VHT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VHT?

VHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.36% per year.
Strong growth: VHT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VHT?

VHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.10%. If you bought VHT's shares at 190.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.99 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.10% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VHT?

VHT 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 Health Care has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VHT have a good Dividend Yield?

VHT`s 1.55% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VHT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VHT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VHT?

VHT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.34%. 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: 2025-09-11 04:12