VHT Dividend History - Vanguard Health Care Shares
Track the latest VHT dividend history: 1.46% Dividend Yield, 7.36% Annual Growth - Explore VHT's complete dividend history
Yield 12m
1.46%
Cash Amount 12m
3.87
Dividend Growth 5y avg
7.36%
Dividend Rating
57.32%
Yield on Cost 5y
2.76%
Payout Ratio
-
Payout Frequency 12m
4
Payout Consistency
96.0%
Total Return 12m: -0.98%
#17 in Group
Total Return 5y: 86.30%
#5 in Group
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VHT Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Cash Amount | Growth Rate | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.919 | -21.3% | 0.36% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 1.167 | 20.8% | 0.42% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | Quarterly | 0.966 | 17.9% | 0.36% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.819 | -8.5% | 0.31% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.895 | 2.1% | 0.36% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.877 | 0.37% | |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.877 | 15.5% | 0.36% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.759 | -22.6% | 0.33% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 19.4% | 0.39% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.821 | 6.2% | 0.36% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.773 | 7.1% | 0.34% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.722 | -11.7% | 0.29% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.818 | -8.4% | 0.31% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.893 | 27.8% | 0.36% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.699 | 10.1% | 0.28% |
| 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-29 | 2021-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.635 | -28% | 0.28% |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.882 | 39.8% | 0.4% |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-16 | Quarterly | 0.631 | -16.5% | 0.32% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.756 | 69.9% | 0.39% |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-11 | 2020-03-13 | Quarterly | 0.445 | -37.9% | |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.717 | 13.3% | |
| 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.633 | -45.6% | |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | Quarterly | 1.164 | 5.2% | |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-26 | Quarterly | 1.106 | 76.7% | |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-18 | Quarterly | 0.626 | 8.3% | |
| 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.578 | -8.3% | |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.63 | 62.4% | |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.388 | -31.6% | |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.567 | 10.1% | |
| 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.515 | 3.4% | |
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.498 | 12.4% | |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.443 | -15% | |
| 2016-12-14 | 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.521 | 4.6% | |
| 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.498 | 16.1% | |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.429 | 8.3% | |
| 2016-03-21 | 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.396 | -16.8% | |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.476 | -58.4% | |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | Quarterly | 1.143 | -11.1% | |
| 2014-12-18 | 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | Annual | 1.285 | 13.1% | |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | Annual | 1.136 |
VHT Dividend History - FAQ
Does VHT pay dividends?
Yes, as of March 2025, VHT paid a dividend of 3.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-18.What is the Dividend Yield of VHT?
As of March 2025, VHT`s dividend yield is 1.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.87M USD by the current share price of 261.62.How often does VHT pay dividends?
VHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), VHT has issued 4 dividend payments.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VHT?
The next ex-dividend date for Vanguard Health Care Shares (VHT) is unknown.What is the Dividend Growth Rate of VHT?
VHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.36M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of VHT?
VHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.76M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Vanguard Health Care Shares five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.87M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (140.43):What is the Payout Consistency of VHT?
VHT Payout Consistency is 96.0%.
Highly consistent: Vanguard Health Care Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.