Vanguard Target Maturity 2034 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCH) Dividend History
VBCH latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 5.19%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $3.76paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VBCH dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $376
- Each payment
- $31
- Value of the shares
- $7,249
- Yield
- 5.19%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.76 per share, before tax.
VBCH distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 6 payments).
VBCH distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.88 | — | — | 6 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VBCH yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBCH | Vanguard Target Maturity 2034 Corporate Bond ETF | 5.19% | — |
| 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.
VBCH distribution history
6 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.3170 | +16.1% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2730 | −9.3% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.3010 | −3.8% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.3130 | −3.1% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.3230 | −8.8% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.3540 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VBCH dividend overview
Vanguard Target Maturity 2034 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 $3.76 per share, a yield of 5.19% at the latest close of $72.49.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 5.93%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VBCH bond profile.
Related: VBCH chart, VBCH bond profile, VBCH overview.
VBCH dividends FAQ
Does VBCH pay a dividend?
Yes. VBCH pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.3170 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VBCH dividend yield?
VBCH paid $3.76 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 5.19% at the latest close of $72.49.
When is the next VBCH 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 VBCH pay dividends?
VBCH pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VBCH pay?
100 shares of VBCH would have paid about $376 over the past 12 months, before tax.