VNQ Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

VNQ has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 3.47 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.89%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.02%
Consistency Lifetime 94.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.72%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 56.34%

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: 4.3%
Total Return 5y: 25.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Real Estate

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MORT 389 M 12.7% 13.3%
KBWY 265 M 9.53% 10.3%
REM 671 M 8.86% 8.98%
SRET 225 M 8.18% 8.46%
SPRE 192 M 4.12% 4.69%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RIET 97 M 34.9% 98.3%
SRET 225 M 30.3% 91.3%
INDS 116 M 18.3% 97.6%
DFAR 1,512 M 24.7% 98.4%
FRI 152 M 14.7% 92.8%

VNQ 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
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-24 Quarterly 0.8005 -8.2% 0.91%
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.8716 0.4% 0.96%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.8678 -6.9% 0.98%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.9319 8.9% 1.03%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.8555 5.3% 0.97%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.8128 -21.3% 0.84%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.0328 41% 1.24%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.7324 -31.4% 0.85%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-27 Quarterly 1.0683 47% 1.22%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 0.7268 -21.7% 0.97%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.9277 20.5% 1.13%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.77 -33.8% 1.01%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2022-12-28 Quarterly 1.1635 27% 1.42%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-28 Quarterly 0.9164 60.9% 1.09%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.5695 -1.2% 0.63%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.5767 -45.2% 0.55%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2021-12-30 Quarterly 1.0531 60.3% 0.94%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.657 -9.9% 0.62%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.7291 38.5% 0.71%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.5264 -60.6% 0.59%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-30 Quarterly 1.3377 126.7% N/A
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.5901 -22.2% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.7586 17.1% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.6479 -32.3% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-19 2019-12-23 Quarterly 0.9569 28.6% N/A
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.744 -10.1% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.8274 34.3% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.6159 -35.1% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.9494 -17% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 1.1437 56.3% N/A
2018-06-18 2018-06-19 2018-06-21 Quarterly 0.7318 3.6% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.7062 -44.1% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-27 Quarterly 1.2636 48% N/A
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-09-27 Quarterly 0.854 6.6% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.801 34.6% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.595 -64.9% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 1.695 183.4% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.598 -21.7% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.764 -16.9% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.919 -16.3% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 1.098 46% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 0.752 -1.3% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.762 48.8% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.512 -53.6% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Quarterly 1.103 65.1% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.668 -3.9% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.695 53.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.453 -55.1% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2013-12-31 Quarterly 1.008 63.1% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A

VNQ Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ) seeks to replicate its benchmark by allocating virtually all of its capital-either directly or through a wholly-owned subsidiary-into the constituent equities of the index, matching each holding’s weight to the index composition. Because it mirrors a single index without a diversification cap, the fund is classified as non-diversified under SEC rules.

What is the Dividend Yield of VNQ?

As of February 2026, VNQ`s dividend yield is 3.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.47 USD by the current share price of 92.25.

Does VNQ pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VNQ paid a dividend of 3.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.8005 USD.

How often does VNQ pay dividends?

VNQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VNQ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

VNQ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VNQ for the next 4 payments are between 0.717 (-10.4%) and 1.035 (+29.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will VNQ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8005 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Real Estate Shares (VNQ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VNQ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Real Estate Shares (VNQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VNQ?

VNQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.02% per year.
Strong growth: VNQ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VNQ?

VNQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.72%. If you bought VNQ's shares at 73.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.47 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VNQ?

VNQ Payout Consistency is 94.1%. 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: Real Estate Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VNQ have a good Dividend Yield?

VNQ`s 3.89% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VNQ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VNQ is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VNQ?

VNQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.34%. 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 02:40