VOX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

VOX has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 1.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.05%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.03%
Consistency Lifetime 87.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.50%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 58.77%

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: 15.8%
Total Return 5y: 54.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Communications

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IXP 712 M 3.06% 4.89%
IYZ 677 M 2.29% 2.43%
XLC 26,937 M 1.20% 1.95%
ESPO 334 M 1.24% 1.75%
XTL 242 M 1.23% 1.71%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
XLC 26,937 M 23.4% 98.7%
HERO 97 M 21.5% 84.0%
IXP 712 M 25.0% 86.8%
FCOM 1,929 M 8.56% 86.4%
XTL 242 M 6.09% 86.7%

VOX 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 0.624 37.1% 0.33%
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.455 18.8% 0.24%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.383 0% 0.23%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.383 -16.7% 0.25%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.46 -12.5% 0.29%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.526 61.8% 0.36%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-02 Quarterly 0.325 0.9% 0.23%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.322 11.4% 0.25%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.289 -17% 0.25%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-03 Quarterly 0.348 25.6% 0.33%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.277 -8.6% 0.26%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.303 54.6% 0.32%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-20 Quarterly 0.196 3.7% 0.23%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.189 3.3% 0.23%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.183 15.8% 0.19%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.158 -65.9% 0.13%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-21 Quarterly 0.464 28.9% 0.35%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 0.36 53.2% 0.25%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.235 17.5% 0.17%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 -9.9% 0.15%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-22 Quarterly 0.222 -7.1% N/A
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.239 0.8% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.237 27.4% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.186 -34% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.282 15.6% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.244 42.7% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.171 17.1% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.146 -40.9% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.247 -5% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.26 -66.1% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.767 -1.7% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.78 -28.6% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Quarterly 1.093 30.1% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.84 12% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.75 -7.2% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.808 4.7% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-20 Quarterly 0.772 -4.8% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.811 36.8% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.593 18.6% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.5 -21.8% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.639 -72.7% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-29 Quarterly 2.341 4% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Annual 2.251 -30.6% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Annual 3.243 31.3% N/A
2012-12-20 2012-12-24 2012-12-27 Annual 2.469 22.9% N/A
2011-12-21 2011-12-23 2011-12-28 Annual 2.009 5.5% N/A
2010-12-22 2010-12-27 2010-12-29 Annual 1.905 26.1% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-29 Annual 1.511 10.1% N/A
2008-12-22 2008-12-24 2008-12-29 Annual 1.373 -31.3% N/A
2007-12-14 2007-12-18 2007-12-20 Annual 1.998 0% N/A

VOX Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund ETF (VOX) seeks to replicate the performance of a GICS-defined communication services index that includes large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies. The fund holds each constituent in roughly the same weight as the index, resulting in a non-diversified, fully-replicated exposure to the sector.

What is the Dividend Yield of VOX?

As of February 2026, VOX`s dividend yield is 1.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.85 USD by the current share price of 190.84.

Does VOX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VOX paid a dividend of 1.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 0.624 USD.

How often does VOX pay dividends?

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

VOX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VOX for the next 4 payments are between 0.238 (-61.9%) and 0.314 (-49.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VOX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.624 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Communication Shares (VOX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VOX?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VOX?

VOX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.0% per year.
Strong growth: VOX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VOX?

VOX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.50%. If you bought VOX's shares at 123.41 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VOX?

VOX Payout Consistency is 87.9%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Communication Shares has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VOX have a good Dividend Yield?

VOX`s 1.05% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VOX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VOX is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VOX?

VOX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.77%. 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: 2026-02-03 04:23