VOO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

VOO has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 7.07 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.23%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.78%
Consistency Lifetime 99.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.11%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 59.52%

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: 15.3%
Total Return 5y: 90.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
YMAG 369 M 44.6% 75.9%
SPYT 149 M 22.7% 27.4%
ACKY 54 M 6.26% 6.58%
QDPL 1,445 M 5.18% 7.80%
OVL 184 M 3.27% 5.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAFE 1,540 M 406% 83.3%
XMAG 125 M 147% 100%
LRGC 732 M 119% 100%
OALC 202 M 98.0% 91.7%
EAGL 3,724 M 120% 100%

VOO 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 1.771 1.8% 0.28%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-10-01 Quarterly 1.74 -0.3% 0.28%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-02 Quarterly 1.7447 -3.7% 0.31%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.8121 4.2% 0.35%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 1.7385 6.1% 0.32%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.6386 -8.1% 0.31%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.7835 15.6% 0.35%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 1.5429 -14.3% 0.32%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2023-12-26 Quarterly 1.8011 20.7% 0.41%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 1.4925 -5.3% 0.38%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 1.5762 6% 0.39%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 1.4874 -11% 0.41%
2022-12-20 2022-12-21 2022-12-23 Quarterly 1.6717 13.8% 0.48%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 1.4692 2.6% 0.44%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-05 Quarterly 1.4321 4.3% 0.41%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 1.3737 -10.4% 0.34%
2021-12-21 2021-12-22 2021-12-27 Quarterly 1.5329 17.2% 0.36%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 1.3084 -1.8% 0.33%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-02 Quarterly 1.3329 5.6% 0.34%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 1.2625 -8.7% 0.35%
2020-12-22 2020-12-23 2020-12-28 Quarterly 1.3829 5.7% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-02 Quarterly 1.3085 -8.7% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-02 Quarterly 1.4333 21.7% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 1.178 -17.5% N/A
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-27 Quarterly 1.4285 9.8% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 1.3014 -6.1% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-02 Quarterly 1.3859 -4.8% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 1.4551 12.9% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-20 Quarterly 1.289 6.8% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-01 Quarterly 1.2067 4.3% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 1.1573 6.8% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-03-29 Quarterly 1.0837 -8.5% N/A
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2017-12-29 Quarterly 1.1839 0.7% N/A
2017-09-20 2017-09-21 2017-09-25 Quarterly 1.176 16.4% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-06-29 Quarterly 1.01 1.2% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.998 -23% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2016-12-29 Quarterly 1.296 46.8% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.883 -7.3% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.953 -5.3% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 1.006 -7.9% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Quarterly 1.092 14.6% N/A
2015-09-21 2015-09-23 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.953 5.7% N/A
2015-06-22 2015-06-24 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.902 -8.3% N/A
2015-03-23 2015-03-25 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.984 -4.1% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Quarterly 1.026 17.1% N/A
2014-09-22 2014-09-24 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.876 8.3% N/A
2014-06-23 2014-06-25 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.809 3.9% N/A
2014-03-24 2014-03-26 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.779 -14.8% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.914 132.6% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.393 0% N/A

VOO Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) uses a full-replication indexing strategy to mirror the S&P 500, holding virtually all 500 constituents in proportion to their index weights. Because the index is concentrated in large-cap U.S. equities, the fund is classified as “non-diversified” under SEC rules, though it still provides broad exposure to the U.S. market’s leading companies.

What is the Dividend Yield of VOO?

As of February 2026, VOO`s dividend yield is 1.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.07 USD by the current share price of 635.24.

Does VOO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VOO paid a dividend of 7.07 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 1.771 USD.

How often does VOO pay dividends?

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

VOO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VOO for the next 4 payments are between 1.776 (+0.3%) and 1.855 (+4.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VOO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.771 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for SP500 (VOO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VOO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for SP500 (VOO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VOO?

VOO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.78% per year.
Strong growth: VOO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VOO?

VOO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.11%. If you bought VOO's shares at 334.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.07 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VOO?

VOO Payout Consistency is 99.4%. 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: SP500 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VOO have a good Dividend Yield?

VOO`s 1.23% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VOO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VOO is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VOO?

VOO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.52%. 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