VDC Dividend History - Vanguard Consumer Staples Shares

Track the latest VDC dividend history: 2.32% Dividend Yield, 2.53% Annual Growth - Explore VDC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.32%
Cash Amount 12m 4.93
Dividend Growth 5y avg 2.53%
Dividend Rating 49.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.19%
Payout Ratio -
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.0%
Total Return 12m: 7.10%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 80.46%
#5 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
VDC 7,484m 2.32% 4.19%
IYK 1,494m 2.53% 5.60%
XLP 17,032m 2.75% 4.70%
RHS 272m 2.82% 4.07%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
VDC 7,484m 2.53% 49.0%
IYK 1,494m 16.0% 68.5%
RHS 272m 5.91% 53.7%
RSPS 272m 5.91% 59.1%

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VDC Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-18 1.207 -8.5% 0.55%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.319 -14.4% 0.6%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.541 78.8% 0.76%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.862 -51.9% 0.42%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Quarterly 1.792 74.1% 0.95%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 1.029 -26% 0.56%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 1.391 65.2% 0.72%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.842 -41.6% 0.45%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-20 Quarterly 1.442 25.5% 0.74%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 1.149 -5% 0.65%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 1.209 63.6% 0.67%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.739 -41.1% 0.38%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-21 Quarterly 1.255 20.6% 0.64%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 1.041 1.8% 0.57%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 1.023 6.6% 0.57%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.96 -38.9% 0.55%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 1.572 80.5% 0.91%
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.871 -32.4% 0.53%
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 1.289 108.6% 0.86%
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.618 -41.8%
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 1.062 -2.7%
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 1.091 4.9%
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 1.04 39%
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.748 -28.4%
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 1.044 27.2%
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.821 -34.2%
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 1.247 132.6%
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.536 -48.3%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 1.036 34.4%
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.771 -25.7%
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-05 Quarterly 1.037 24.3%
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.834 -13.8%
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.968 14.7%
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.844 10.6%
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.763 20.3%
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.634 -29.4%
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.898 -62.5%
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 2.396 -0.9%
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Annual 2.417 -0.5%
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Annual 2.428

VDC Dividend History - FAQ

Does VDC pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, VDC paid a dividend of 4.93 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-18.

What is the Dividend Yield of VDC?

As of March 2025, VDC`s dividend yield is 2.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.93M USD by the current share price of 212.13.

How often does VDC pay dividends?

VDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), VDC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VDC?

The next ex-dividend date for Vanguard Consumer Staples Shares (VDC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of VDC?

VDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.53M% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VDC?

VDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.19M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Vanguard Consumer Staples Shares five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (4.93M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (117.55):

What is the Payout Consistency of VDC?

VDC Payout Consistency is 96.0%.
Highly consistent: Vanguard Consumer Staples Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does VDC have a good Dividend Yield?

VDC`s 2.32% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VDC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VDC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VDC?

VDC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.03%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.