VTI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

VTI has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 3.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.21%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.41%
Consistency Lifetime 98.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.04%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 60.44%

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: 20.4%
Total Return 5y: 84.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
YMAG 415 M 46.7% 76.6%
SPYT 136 M 21.0% 27.2%
QDPL 1,421 M 5.18% 7.77%
ACKY 46 M 4.99% 5.18%
DUBS 277 M 2.23% 3.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAFE 1,552 M 406% 83.3%
XMAG 108 M 147% 100%
LRGC 724 M 119% 100%
OALC 198 M 98.0% 91.7%
EAGL 3,713 M 120% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Large Blend

QLC
FlexShares US Quality
 1.03% Yield

VTI 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 0.9508 4.8% 0.28%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.9072 -0.7% 0.28%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-02 Quarterly 0.9132 -7.3% 0.3%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.9854 4.7% 0.35%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.9412 8.1% 0.32%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.8707 -8.5% 0.31%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 0.9519 4.5% 0.35%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.9105 -9.1% 0.35%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-27 Quarterly 1.0017 25.5% 0.43%
2023-09-21 2023-09-22 2023-09-26 Quarterly 0.7984 -3.4% 0.37%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.8265 5.1% 0.38%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.7862 -15.5% 0.4%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.9305 17% 0.49%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-28 Quarterly 0.7955 6.2% 0.43%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.7491 5.8% 0.4%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.7082 -17.6% 0.31%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.8592 18.6% 0.36%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.7242 7.2% 0.32%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.6753 0.6% 0.3%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.6716 -14.1% 0.33%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.7818 16% N/A
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.6741 -3.7% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.6999 14.1% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.6136 -30.7% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.8855 26.5% N/A
2019-09-16 2019-09-17 2019-09-19 Quarterly 0.7 27.9% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.5472 -29.1% N/A
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.772 7.1% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.7209 0.9% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.7142 18.4% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-06-27 Quarterly 0.6034 6.6% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-27 Quarterly 0.5661 -15.9% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-27 Quarterly 0.673 21.7% N/A
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-09-27 Quarterly 0.553 -3.8% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-06-27 Quarterly 0.575 6.1% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.542 -25.4% N/A
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.727 34.9% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.539 14.9% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.469 -2.3% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.48 -17.7% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.583 14.8% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.508 8.5% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.468 -7.9% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.508 -9.4% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.561 20.6% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.465 10.7% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.42 -0.7% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.423 -14.4% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.494 15.2% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.429 0% N/A

VTI Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (VTI) uses a sampling-based indexing strategy to replicate the performance of an index that covers roughly 100 % of the investable U.S. equity market, spanning large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap stocks listed on the NYSE and Nasdaq. By holding a diversified subset of securities that mirrors the index’s key characteristics (e.g., market-cap weighting, sector composition), VTI aims to deliver returns that closely track the overall U.S. stock market.

What is the Dividend Yield of VTI?

As of January 2026, VTI`s dividend yield is 1.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.76 USD by the current share price of 342.40.

Does VTI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, VTI paid a dividend of 3.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.9508 USD.

How often does VTI pay dividends?

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

VTI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VTI for the next 4 payments are between 0.886 (-6.8%) and 1.005 (+5.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VTI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.9508 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Total Stock (VTI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VTI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vanguard Total Stock (VTI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VTI?

VTI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.41% per year.
Strong growth: VTI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VTI?

VTI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.04%. If you bought VTI's shares at 184.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VTI?

VTI Payout Consistency is 98.7%. 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 Total Stock has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VTI have a good Dividend Yield?

VTI`s 1.21% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VTI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VTI is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VTI?

VTI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.44%. 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: 2026-01-09 02:38