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VNQ Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

VNQ has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 3.47 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.89%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.47
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.00%
Dividend Rating 54.56%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.09%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 37.89%

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: 4.2%
Total Return 5y: 29.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Real Estate

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MORT 384 M 12.8% 14.4%
KBWY 250 M 9.75% 11.0%
REM 632 M 8.71% 9.69%
VNQ 33,890 M 3.89% 5.09%
RWR 1,713 M 3.75% 5.34%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
DFAR 1,437 M 24.7% 98.4%
KBWY 250 M 6.46% 93.9%
VPN 735 M 6.52% 81.4%
VNQ 33,890 M 5.0% 93.8%
FREL 1,090 M 5.04% 93.4%

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

SRET
Global X SuperDividend
 7.30% Yield
KBWY
Invesco KBW Premium
 9.75% Yield
FRI
First Trust S&P REIT
 2.96% Yield
INDS
Pacer Benchmark
 1.26% Yield
FREL
Fidelity MSCI Real
 3.56% Yield
RWR
SPDR Dow Jones REIT
 3.75% Yield

VNQ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-24 Quarterly 0.8005 -8.2% 0.91%
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.8716 0.4% 0.96%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.8678 -6.9% 0.98%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.9319 8.9% 1.03%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.8555 5.3% 0.97%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.8128 -21.3% 0.84%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.0328 41% 1.24%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.7324 -31.4% 0.85%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-27 Quarterly 1.0683 47% 1.22%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 0.7268 -21.7% 0.97%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.9277 20.5% 1.13%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.77 -33.8% 1.01%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2022-12-28 Quarterly 1.1635 27% 1.42%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-28 Quarterly 0.9164 60.9% 1.09%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.5695 -1.2% 0.63%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.5767 -45.2% 0.55%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2021-12-30 Quarterly 1.0531 60.3% 0.94%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.657 -9.9% 0.62%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.7291 38.5% 0.71%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.5264 -60.6% 0.59%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-30 Quarterly 1.3377 126.7% N/A
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.5901 -22.2% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.7586 17.1% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.6479 -32.3% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-19 2019-12-23 Quarterly 0.9569 28.6% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.744 -10.1% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.8274 34.3% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.6159 -35.1% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.9494 -17% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 1.1437 56.3% N/A
2018-06-18 2018-06-19 2018-06-21 Quarterly 0.7318 3.6% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.7062 -44.1% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-27 Quarterly 1.2636 48% N/A
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-09-27 Quarterly 0.854 6.6% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.801 34.6% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.595 -64.9% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 1.695 183.4% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.598 -21.7% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.764 -16.9% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.919 -16.3% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 1.098 46% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 0.752 -1.3% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.762 48.8% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.512 -53.6% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Quarterly 1.103 65.1% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.668 -3.9% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.695 53.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.453 -55.1% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2013-12-31 Quarterly 1.008 63.1% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A

VNQ Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ) seeks to replicate the performance of its benchmark index by investing virtually all of its assets-either directly or via a wholly-owned subsidiary-into the constituent REIT stocks, holding each security in roughly the same weight as the index. Because it mirrors the index composition closely, the fund is classified as non-diversified under SEC rules.

What is the Dividend Yield of VNQ?

As of January 2026, VNQ`s dividend yield is 3.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.47 USD by the current share price of 88.49.

Does VNQ pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, VNQ paid a dividend of 3.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.8005 USD.

How often does VNQ pay dividends?

VNQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VNQ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

VNQ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VNQ for the next 4 payments are between 0.717 (-10.4%) and 1.035 (+29.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will VNQ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8005 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Real Estate (VNQ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VNQ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Real Estate (VNQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VNQ?

VNQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.00% per year.
Strong growth: VNQ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VNQ?

VNQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.09%. If you bought VNQ's shares at 68.25 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.47 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VNQ?

VNQ Payout Consistency is 93.8%. 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 Real Estate has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VNQ have a good Dividend Yield?

VNQ`s 3.89% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VNQ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VNQ is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VNQ?

VNQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.56%. 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: 2025-12-27 02:38