VPU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

VPU has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 5.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.83%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.54%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.25%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 61.04%

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: 13.9%
Total Return 5y: 59%

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XLU 21,754 M 2.82% 7.37%
FUTY 2,182 M 2.78% 4.16%
RSPU 503 M 2.63% 4.34%
JXI 271 M 2.69% 3.92%
FXU 1,007 M 2.39% 4.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FXU 1,007 M 12.1% 87.9%
FUTY 2,182 M 4.17% 97.8%
IDU 1,481 M 3.45% 97.1%
UTES 1,440 M 4.99% 95.3%
JXI 271 M 2.82% 92.9%

VPU 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 1.363 11.1% 0.73%
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-26 Quarterly 1.227 0.1% 0.66%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 1.226 -0.2% 0.7%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 1.228 -3.7% 0.73%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-20 Quarterly 1.275 -2.8% 0.77%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.312 5.4% 0.76%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.245 13.6% 0.83%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 1.096 -16.3% 0.79%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Quarterly 1.31 7.9% 0.95%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 1.214 9.2% 0.93%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 1.112 -2.8% 0.79%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 1.144 -4.3% 0.83%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-20 Quarterly 1.195 -6.9% 0.77%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 1.283 18% 0.85%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 1.087 7.4% 0.75%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 1.012 -4.9% 0.65%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-21 Quarterly 1.064 -10.4% 0.69%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 1.188 17.2% 0.85%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 1.014 5.8% 0.72%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.958 -28% 0.69%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 1.33 49.9% N/A
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.887 -29.5% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 1.258 43.8% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.875 -14.4% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 1.022 -6.2% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 1.089 11% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.981 3.8% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.945 -7.2% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 1.018 9% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.934 -8.1% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 1.016 21.1% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.839 -10.3% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.935 -2.9% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.963 9.9% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.876 -6.1% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.933 -1.1% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.943 2.6% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.919 10.2% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.834 16.3% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.717 -18.3% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2015-12-23 Quarterly 0.878 0.3% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.875 4.4% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.838 1.8% N/A
2015-03-23 2015-03-25 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.823 -0.1% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.824 4.2% N/A
2014-09-22 2014-09-24 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.791 6.5% N/A
2014-06-23 2014-06-25 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.743 1.6% N/A
2014-03-24 2014-03-26 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.731 -11.3% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.824 3% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A

VPU Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF (NYSE ARCA: VPU) seeks to replicate a broad U.S. utilities index that includes large, mid-size, and small-cap companies classified under GICS. It does so by holding virtually all constituent stocks in proportion to their index weights, resulting in a non-diversified, fully-replicated structure.

What is the Dividend Yield of VPU?

As of February 2026, VPU`s dividend yield is 2.83%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.04 USD by the current share price of 188.70.

Does VPU pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VPU paid a dividend of 5.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 1.363 USD.

How often does VPU pay dividends?

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

VPU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VPU for the next 4 payments are between 1.235 (-9.4%) and 1.338 (-1.8%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will VPU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.363 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Shares (VPU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VPU?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VPU?

VPU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.54% per year.
Strong growth: VPU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VPU?

VPU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.25%. If you bought VPU's shares at 118.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VPU?

VPU Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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: Utilities Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VPU have a good Dividend Yield?

VPU`s 2.83% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VPU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VPU is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VPU?

VPU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.04%. 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