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

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
VHT 17,003m 1.46% 2.76%
PPH 665m 1.88% 3.71%
SBIO 92m 2.22% 2.78%
IHE 622m 1.67% 2.99%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
VHT 17,003m 7.36% 57.3%
SBIO 92m 307% 45.0%
PSCH 168m 448% 28.5%
XHE 193m 100% 35.7%

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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.

Does VHT have a good Dividend Yield?

VHT`s 1.46% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

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 57.32%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.