VHT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

VHT has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 4.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.74%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.13%
Consistency Lifetime 96.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.13%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 66.62%

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: 10.2%
Total Return 5y: 33.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Health

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPH 1,185 M 2.0% 2.90%
IHE 975 M 2.02% 2.65%
XLV 41,849 M 1.74% 2.32%
FHLC 2,874 M 1.54% 1.84%
IXJ 4,785 M 1.50% 1.88%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PTH 124 M 1,000% 14.0%
PBE 266 M 664% 31.8%
OZEM 60 M 674% 83.3%
BBC 38 M 183% 32.5%
GNOM 52 M 178% 32.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Health

PJP
Dynamic Pharmaceuticals
 1.15% Yield
PPH
Pharmaceutical
 2.00% Yield
IBBQ
Nasdaq Biotechnology
 1.03% Yield

VHT 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
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-19 Quarterly 1.665 54.6% 0.58%
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-26 Quarterly 1.077 12% 0.42%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.962 2.3% 0.39%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.94 2.3% 0.35%
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% 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% N/A
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.631 -16.5% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.756 69.9% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.445 -37.9% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.717 13.3% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.633 -45.6% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 1.164 5.2% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 1.106 76.7% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.626 8.3% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.578 -8.3% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.63 62.4% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.388 -31.6% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.567 10.1% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.515 3.4% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.498 12.4% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.443 -15% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.521 4.6% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.498 16.1% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.429 8.3% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.396 -16.8% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.476 -58.4% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 1.143 -11.1% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Annual 1.285 13.1% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Annual 1.136 -5.2% N/A
2012-12-20 2012-12-24 2012-12-27 Annual 1.198 14.2% N/A
2011-12-21 2011-12-23 2011-12-28 Annual 1.049 7.2% N/A
2010-12-22 2010-12-27 2010-12-29 Annual 0.979 -34.2% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-29 Annual 1.487 97.2% N/A
2008-12-22 2008-12-24 2008-12-29 Annual 0.754 -8% N/A
2007-12-14 2007-12-18 2007-12-20 Annual 0.82 0% N/A

VHT Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF (NYSE ARCA: VHT) follows a pure-indexing strategy that seeks to mirror the performance of its benchmark-a GICS-defined health-care index comprising large, mid-size and small U.S. companies. The fund attempts to hold each constituent in roughly the same proportion as its index weight, thereby delivering broad exposure to the domestic health-care sector with minimal tracking error.

What is the Dividend Yield of VHT?

As of February 2026, VHT`s dividend yield is 1.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.64 USD by the current share price of 291.20.

Does VHT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VHT paid a dividend of 4.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 1.665 USD.

How often does VHT pay dividends?

VHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VHT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-17.

VHT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VHT for the next 4 payments are between 0.82 (-50.8%) and 1.024 (-38.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VHT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.665 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Health Care Shares (VHT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VHT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Health Care Shares (VHT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VHT?

VHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.1% per year.
Strong growth: VHT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VHT?

VHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.13%. If you bought VHT's shares at 218.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.13% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VHT?

VHT Payout Consistency is 96.1%. 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: Health Care Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VHT have a good Dividend Yield?

VHT`s 1.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VHT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VHT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VHT?

VHT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.62%. 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: 2026-02-06 03:11