Dividend payment history · 2026
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
80 dividend payments since 2006 — 21 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 14.7%.
VYM dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.7290 | -22.1% | 3 |
| 2025 | $3.5010 | +0.2% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.4950 | +0.5% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.4790 | +7.0% | 4 |
| 2022 | $3.2520 | +5.0% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.0960 | +6.5% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.9060 | +2.3% | 4 |
| 2019 | $2.8420 | +7.3% | 4 |
| 2018 | $2.6490 | +10.3% | 4 |
| 2017 | $2.4010 | +8.8% | 4 |
| 2016 | $2.2060 | +2.7% | 4 |
| 2015 | $2.1490 | +12.6% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.9080 | +9.1% | 4 |
| 2013 | $1.7490 | +9.8% | 4 |
| 2012 | $1.5930 | +20.0% | 4 |
| 2011 | $1.3270 | +21.6% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.0910 | -6.6% | 4 |
| 2009 | $1.1680 | -19.1% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.4430 | +6.3% | 4 |
| 2007 | $1.3570 | +675.4% | 4 |
| 2006 | $0.1750 | — | 1 |
Complete VYM dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $0.8870 | — | +5.3% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.9800 | — | +13.7% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.8620 | — | +1.4% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.9470 | — | -1.8% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.8420 | — | -1.1% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.8620 | — | -15.8% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | +29.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.9640 | — | -12.4% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.8510 | — | +8.4% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $1.0240 | — | +16.8% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.6560 | — | -8.5% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $1.1000 | — | +12.8% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.7850 | — | +2.3% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.8770 | — | +3.4% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.7170 | — | +8.3% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.9750 | — | +3.8% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.7670 | — | +2.4% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.8480 | — | +12.8% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.6620 | — | +0.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.9390 | — | +15.9% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | $0.7490 | — | +6.2% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.7520 | — | -10.2% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | $0.6560 | — | +18.4% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.8100 | — | +4.0% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | $0.7050 | — | -10.3% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $0.8370 | — | +33.9% |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.5540 | — | -15.0% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.7790 | — | +5.4% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $0.7860 | — | +17.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.6250 | — | -0.8% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.6520 | — | +7.2% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.7390 | — | +14.9% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.6720 | — | +11.6% |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.6300 | — | +5.7% |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.6080 | — | +8.6% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.6430 | — | -3.6% |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.6020 | — | +24.6% |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $0.5960 | — | +3.1% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.5600 | — | +17.2% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.6670 | — | +11.4% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.4830 | — | -8.5% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.5780 | — | +3.2% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.4780 | — | +3.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.5990 | — | +6.6% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $0.5280 | — | +12.6% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.5600 | — | +17.6% |
| Mar 23, 2015 | $0.4620 | — | +15.2% |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.5620 | — | +5.6% |
| Sep 22, 2014 | $0.4690 | — | +7.3% |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.4760 | — | +13.6% |
| Mar 24, 2014 | $0.4010 | — | +11.1% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.5320 | — | +8.1% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.4370 | — | +8.4% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.4190 | — | +13.2% |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.3610 | — | +10.1% |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.4920 | — | +31.2% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $0.4030 | — | +31.3% |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.3700 | — | +10.4% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | $0.3280 | — | +5.8% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $0.3750 | — | +19.8% |
| Sep 23, 2011 | $0.3070 | — | +11.2% |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.3350 | — | +22.7% |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.3100 | — | +35.4% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | $0.3130 | — | -2.5% |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.2760 | — | +7.4% |
| Jun 24, 2010 | $0.2730 | — | -2.5% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | $0.2290 | — | -26.1% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | $0.3210 | — | -2.7% |
| Sep 24, 2009 | $0.2570 | — | -30.7% |
| Jun 24, 2009 | $0.2800 | — | -24.5% |
| Mar 25, 2009 | $0.3100 | — | -16.4% |
| Dec 22, 2008 | $0.3300 | — | -26.2% |
| Sep 24, 2008 | $0.3710 | — | +7.2% |
| Jun 24, 2008 | $0.3710 | — | +25.3% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | $0.3710 | — | +38.4% |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.4470 | — | +155.4% |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $0.3460 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.2960 | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.2680 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $0.1750 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Has VYM ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, VYM has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is VYM's 5-year dividend CAGR?
VYM's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 14.7%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does VYM pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, VYM pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is VYM's latest dividend per share?
VYM's most recent dividend was $0.8870 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 18, 2026.
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