VYM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

VYM has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 3.51 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.52%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.12%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.98%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 50.21%
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

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SPHD 3,259 M 4.40% 6.01%
SCHD 83,883 M 3.80% 5.09%
FDL 7,229 M 3.33% 5.42%
FDVV 8,333 M 3.07% 5.41%
HDV 13,322 M 3.22% 4.93%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
OAKM 1,042 M 1,000% 83.3%
FELV 2,591 M 595% 84.8%
BKDV 1,047 M 163% 100%
CGCV 1,461 M 143% 100%
AVLV 10,260 M 59.7% 89.1%
Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend
3.80% Yield AVLV American Century Trust
1.32% Yield
VYM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH QoQ PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-20 2026-03-20 2026-03-24 0.862 -9% 0.59%
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 0.947 12.5% 0.66%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.842 -2.3% 0.6%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.862 1.4% 0.66%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.85 -11.8% 0.66%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.964 13.3% 0.77%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.851 -16.9% 0.67%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 1.024 56.1% 0.86%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.656 -40.4% 0.56%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 1.1 40.1% 0.99%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.785 -10.5% 0.73%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.877 22.3% 0.83%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.717 -26.5% 0.71%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.975 27.1% 0.91%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.767 -9.6% 0.76%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.848 28.1% 0.85%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.662 -29.5% 0.59%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.939 25.4% 0.87%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.749 -0.4% 0.73%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.752 14.6% 0.73%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.656 -19% N/A
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.81 14.9% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.705 -15.8% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.837 51.1% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.554 -28.9% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.779 -0.9% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.786 25.8% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.625 -4.1% N/A
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.652 -11.8% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.739 10% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.672 6.7% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-06-27 Quarterly 0.63 3.6% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.608 -5.4% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-27 Quarterly 0.643 6.8% N/A
2017-09-20 2017-09-21 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.602 1% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.596 6.4% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.56 -16% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.667 38.1% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.483 -16.4% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.578 20.9% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.478 -20.2% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.599 13.4% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 0.528 -5.7% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.56 21.2% N/A
2015-03-23 2015-03-25 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.462 -17.8% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.562 19.8% N/A
2014-09-22 2014-09-24 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.469 -1.5% N/A
2014-06-23 2014-06-25 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.476 18.7% N/A
2014-03-24 2014-03-26 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.401 -24.6% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.532 0% N/A

VYM Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) follows a pure indexing strategy that mirrors its benchmark of U.S. large-cap stocks with dividend yields above the market average. The fund holds each constituent in roughly the same weight as the index, aiming for full replication of performance while delivering a high-yield exposure.

What is the Dividend Yield of VYM?

As of April 2026, VYM`s dividend yield is 2.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.51 USD by the current share price of 148.10.

Does VYM pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, VYM paid a dividend of 3.51 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-20 and the payout was 0.862 USD.

How often does VYM pay dividends?

VYM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VYM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-20.

VYM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VYM for the next payments are between 0.898 (+4.2%) and 0.996 (+15.5%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.57%.

Will VYM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.862 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for High Dividend Yield (VYM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VYM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for High Dividend Yield (VYM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VYM?

VYM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.12% per year.
Strong growth: VYM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VYM?

VYM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.98%. If you bought VYM's shares at 88.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.51 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VYM?

VYM 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: High Dividend Yield has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VYM have a good Dividend Yield?

VYM`s 2.52% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VYM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VYM is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VYM?

VYM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.21%. 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: 2026-03-27 02:36