VPU Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

VPU has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 5.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.49%

Payout Ratio -

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.54%

Consistency Lifetime 98.9%

Yield on Cost 5y 4.22%

Payout FCF -

Streak Years 4

Dividend Rating 56.72%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 18.5%

Total Return 5y: 63.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
XLU	23,974 M	3.51%	6.37%
FUTY	2,421 M	3.46%	4.12%
IDU	1,541 M	2.84%	3.51%
FXU	858 M	2.39%	3.09%
UTES	1,404 M	1.90%	3.14%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
FXU	858 M	12.1%	87.9%
XLU	23,974 M	3.71%	98.1%
FUTY	2,421 M	4.17%	97.9%
IDU	1,541 M	3.45%	97.1%
UTES	1,404 M	4.99%	91.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Utilities

XLU

Utilities Sector Fund
3.51% Yield

FXU

Utilities AlphaDEX Fund
2.39% Yield

FUTY

Fidelity MSCI Utilities
3.46% Yield

VPU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2026-03-24	2026-03-24	2026-03-26	Quarterly	1.277	-6.3%	0.66%
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%	N/A
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	0%	N/A

VPU Dividend FAQ

Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) is an exchange-traded fund. It tracks the performance of a broad market index composed of U.S. utility companies. The fund invests in large, mid-sized, and small companies within the utilities sector, which typically involves regulated monopolies providing essential services like electricity, natural gas, and water.

What is the Dividend Yield of VPU?

As of March 2026, VPU`s dividend yield is 3.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.09 USD by the current share price of 196.88.

Does VPU pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, VPU paid a dividend of 5.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-24 and the payout was 1.277 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 2026-03-24.

VPU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VPU for the next payments are between 1.249 (-2.2%) and 1.374 (+7.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.68%.

Will VPU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.277 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-24. 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 4.22%. If you bought VPU's shares at 120.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.22% 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 3.49% 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 56.72%. 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: 2026-03-29 03:00