VYM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

VYM has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 3.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.59%

Payout Ratio -

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.12%

Consistency Lifetime 98.3%

Yield on Cost 5y 4.25%

Payout FCF -

Streak Years 19

Dividend Rating 53.63%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 19.7%

Total Return 5y: 88.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
FDL	6,440 M	4.16%	7.33%
SPHD	3,087 M	4.13%	6.14%
SDOG	1,320 M	3.80%	5.74%
SCHD	76,497 M	3.85%	5.61%
DHS	1,360 M	3.50%	5.83%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
FDV	589 M	170%	88.6%
BKDV	876 M	163%	100%
CGCV	1,393 M	143%	100%
BGIG	414 M	74.8%	100%
TVAL	593 M	52.3%	100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value

DFUV

Dimensional US
1.66% Yield

SDOG

ALPS Sector Dividend
3.80% Yield

SPVU

SP500 Enhanced Value
2.58% Yield

MGV

Mega Cap Value Shares
2.14% Yield

BUSA

2023 EFT Series Trust
1.63% Yield

SEIV

SEI Exchange Traded
1.72% Yield

VYM 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
2025-12-19	2025-12-19	2025-12-23		0.947	12.5%	0.66%
2025-09-19	2025-09-19	2025-09-23		0.842	-2.3%	0.6%
2025-06-20	2025-06-20	2025-06-24		0.862	1.4%	0.66%
2025-03-21	2025-03-21	2025-03-25	Quarterly	0.85	-11.8%	0.66%
2024-12-20	2024-12-20	2024-12-24	Quarterly	0.964	13.3%	0.77%
2024-09-20	2024-09-20	2024-09-24	Quarterly	0.851	-16.9%	0.67%
2024-06-21	2024-06-21	2024-06-25	Quarterly	1.024	56.1%	0.86%
2024-03-15	2024-03-18	2024-03-20	Quarterly	0.656	-40.4%	0.56%
2023-12-18	2023-12-19	2023-12-21	Quarterly	1.1	40.1%	0.99%
2023-09-18	2023-09-19	2023-09-21	Quarterly	0.785	-10.5%	0.73%
2023-06-20	2023-06-21	2023-06-23	Quarterly	0.877	22.3%	0.83%
2023-03-20	2023-03-21	2023-03-23	Quarterly	0.717	-26.5%	0.71%
2022-12-19	2022-12-20	2022-12-22	Quarterly	0.975	27.1%	0.91%
2022-09-19	2022-09-20	2022-09-22	Quarterly	0.767	-9.6%	0.76%
2022-06-21	2022-06-22	2022-06-24	Quarterly	0.848	28.1%	0.85%
2022-03-21	2022-03-22	2022-03-24	Quarterly	0.662	-29.5%	0.59%
2021-12-20	2021-12-21	2021-12-23	Quarterly	0.939	25.4%	0.87%
2021-09-20	2021-09-21	2021-09-23	Quarterly	0.749	-0.4%	0.73%
2021-06-21	2021-06-22	2021-06-24	Quarterly	0.752	14.6%	0.73%
2021-03-22	2021-03-23	2021-03-25	Quarterly	0.656	-19%	0.66%
2020-12-21	2020-12-22	2020-12-24	Quarterly	0.81	14.9%	N/A
2020-09-21	2020-09-22	2020-09-24	Quarterly	0.705	-15.8%	N/A
2020-06-22	2020-06-23	2020-06-25	Quarterly	0.837	51.1%	N/A
2020-03-10	2020-03-11	2020-03-13	Quarterly	0.554	-28.9%	N/A
2019-12-23	2019-12-24	2019-12-27	Quarterly	0.779	-0.9%	N/A
2019-09-24	2019-09-25	2019-09-27	Quarterly	0.786	25.8%	N/A
2019-06-17	2019-06-18	2019-06-20	Quarterly	0.625	-4.1%	N/A
2019-03-25	2019-03-26	2019-03-28	Quarterly	0.652	-11.8%	N/A
2018-12-24	2018-12-26	2018-12-28	Quarterly	0.739	10%	N/A
2018-09-26	2018-09-27	2018-10-01	Quarterly	0.672	6.7%	N/A
2018-06-22	2018-06-25	2018-06-27	Quarterly	0.63	3.6%	N/A
2018-03-26	2018-03-27	2018-03-29	Quarterly	0.608	-5.4%	N/A
2017-12-21	2017-12-22	2017-12-27	Quarterly	0.643	6.8%	N/A
2017-09-20	2017-09-21	2017-09-25	Quarterly	0.602	1%	N/A
2017-06-23	2017-06-27	2017-06-29	Quarterly	0.596	6.4%	N/A
2017-03-22	2017-03-24	2017-03-28	Quarterly	0.56	-16%	N/A
2016-12-22	2016-12-27	2016-12-29	Quarterly	0.667	38.1%	N/A
2016-09-13	2016-09-15	2016-09-19	Quarterly	0.483	-16.4%	N/A
2016-06-21	2016-06-23	2016-06-27	Quarterly	0.578	20.9%	N/A
2016-03-15	2016-03-17	2016-03-21	Quarterly	0.478	-20.2%	N/A
2015-12-21	2015-12-23	2015-12-28	Quarterly	0.599	13.4%	N/A
2015-09-23	2015-09-25	2015-09-29	Quarterly	0.528	-5.7%	N/A
2015-06-26	2015-06-30	2015-07-02	Quarterly	0.56	21.2%	N/A
2015-03-23	2015-03-25	2015-03-27	Quarterly	0.462	-17.8%	N/A
2014-12-18	2014-12-22	2014-12-24	Quarterly	0.562	19.8%	N/A
2014-09-22	2014-09-24	2014-09-26	Quarterly	0.469	-1.5%	N/A
2014-06-23	2014-06-25	2014-06-27	Quarterly	0.476	18.7%	N/A
2014-03-24	2014-03-26	2014-03-28	Quarterly	0.401	-24.6%	N/A
2013-12-20	2013-12-24	2013-12-27	Quarterly	0.532	21.7%	N/A
2013-09-23	2013-09-25	2013-09-27	Quarterly	0.437	0%	N/A

VYM Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) follows a pure-indexing strategy: it seeks to mirror the performance of its benchmark – a U.S. large-cap index composed of companies that historically pay above-average dividends. To achieve this, the manager allocates virtually all assets to the constituent stocks, matching each security’s weight in the index as closely as possible.

What is the Dividend Yield of VYM?

As of February 2026, VYM`s dividend yield is 2.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.50 USD by the current share price of 155.47.

Does VYM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VYM paid a dividend of 3.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.947 USD.

How often does VYM pay dividends?

VYM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VYM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

VYM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VYM for the next 4 payments are between 0.919 (-3.0%) and 0.995 (+5.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VYM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.947 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for High Dividend Yield (VYM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VYM?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VYM?

VYM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.12% per year.
Strong growth: VYM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VYM?

VYM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.25%. If you bought VYM's shares at 82.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VYM?

VYM Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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: High Dividend Yield has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VYM have a good Dividend Yield?

VYM`s 2.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VYM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VYM is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VYM?

VYM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.63%. 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: 2026-02-02 02:17