VEA Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

VEA has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.01 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.42%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.64%
Consistency Lifetime 93.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.83%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 55.06%

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: 37.8%
Total Return 5y: 62%

Top Dividend Payers in Foreign Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NUDM 637 M 7.52% 10.9%
DBEF 8,513 M 5.91% 10.2%
HEFA 6,919 M 4.57% 8.18%
IMTM 3,759 M 4.84% 6.93%
DMXF 679 M 4.91% 6.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PIEQ 1,256 M 1,000% 83.3%
EDGI 179 M 300% 100%
CGIC 1,208 M 220% 100%
APIE 991 M 181% 100%
ILOW 1,617 M 157% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Foreign Large Blend

NUDM
NuShares Trust - Nuveen
 7.52% Yield
JIRE
J.P. Morgan
 3.02% Yield
LCTD
BlackRock World ex U.S.
 3.79% Yield
APIE
Trust Professional
 3.71% Yield
IDMO
S&P International
 3.91% Yield
HFXI
IQ 50 Percent Hedged
 4.43% Yield

VEA 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
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-23 1.04 262.4% 1.69%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-23 0.287 -34.9% 0.48%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-24 0.441 82.2% 0.79%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.242 -66.1% 0.47%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.713 395.1% 1.51%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-24 Quarterly 0.144 -68.8% 0.28%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-25 Quarterly 0.461 60.6% 0.94%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.287 -53% 0.58%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.61 96.8% 1.31%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.31 -28.2% 0.69%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.432 170% 0.93%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.16 -67.3% 0.37%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.49 308.3% 1.17%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.12 -77.4% 0.31%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.53 538.6% 1.29%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.083 -89.2% 0.17%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.769 284.5% 1.56%
2021-09-20 2021-09-21 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.2 -51.7% 0.39%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.414 79.2% 0.81%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.231 -44.3% 0.47%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.415 87.8% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.221 11.6% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.198 51.1% N/A
2020-03-23 2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.131 -70.2% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.44 60% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.275 -38.9% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.45 157.1% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.175 -54.4% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.384 143% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.158 -70.7% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-06-27 Quarterly 0.54 233.3% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.162 -62.5% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-27 Quarterly 0.432 141.3% N/A
2017-09-20 2017-09-21 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.179 -62.9% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-06-27 Quarterly 0.482 221.3% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.15 -50% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.3 71.4% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.175 -63.7% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.482 207% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.157 -29% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.221 41.7% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.156 -69.6% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.513 183.4% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.181 -24.6% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.24 13.2% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.212 -58.7% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.513 19.6% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.429 101.4% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.213 29.9% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A

VEA Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF (NYSE ARCA: VEA) seeks to replicate the FTSE Developed All-Cap ex-U.S. Index by holding, in roughly the same weightings, the ~3,957 large-, mid- and small-cap stocks that compose the index across Canada, Europe and the Pacific region.

What is the Dividend Yield of VEA?

As of February 2026, VEA`s dividend yield is 3.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.01 USD by the current share price of 67.37.

Does VEA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VEA paid a dividend of 2.01 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 1.04 USD.

How often does VEA pay dividends?

VEA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VEA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

VEA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VEA for the next 4 payments are between 0.261 (-74.9%) and 0.427 (-58.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VEA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for FTSE Developed Markets (VEA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VEA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for FTSE Developed Markets (VEA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VEA?

VEA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.64% per year.
Strong growth: VEA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VEA?

VEA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.83%. If you bought VEA's shares at 41.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.01 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VEA?

VEA Payout Consistency is 93.7%. 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: FTSE Developed Markets has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VEA have a good Dividend Yield?

VEA`s 3.42% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VEA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VEA is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VEA?

VEA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.06%. 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: 2026-02-04 02:39