Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) Dividend History
VBCA latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 3.45%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $2.61paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VBCA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $261
- Each payment
- $22
- Value of the shares
- $7,550
- Yield
- 3.45%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.61 per share, before tax.
VBCA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 6 payments).
VBCA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.30 | — | — | 6 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VBCA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBCA | Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 3.45% | — |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VBCA distribution history
6 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2420 | −4.0% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2520 | +0.8% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2500 | +4.6% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2390 | +0.4% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2380 | +190.2% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.0820 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VBCA dividend overview
Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.61 per share, a yield of 3.45% at the latest close of $75.50.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 5.00%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VBCA bond profile.
Related: VBCA chart, VBCA bond profile, VBCA overview.
VBCA dividends FAQ
Does VBCA pay a dividend?
Yes. VBCA pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.2420 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VBCA dividend yield?
VBCA paid $2.61 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 3.45% at the latest close of $75.50.
When is the next VBCA dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 1, 2026.
How often does VBCA pay dividends?
VBCA pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VBCA pay?
100 shares of VBCA would have paid about $261 over the past 12 months, before tax.