Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) Dividend History
VBR latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.84%trailing 12-month yield
- $4.42paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2004paying since
- +11.6%5-year growth a year
VBR dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $442
- Each payment
- $110
- Value of the shares
- $24,033
- Yield
- 1.84%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $4.42 per share, before tax.
VBR distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VBR distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
VBR distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.36 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $4.14 | +5.5% | 1.95% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.92 | +3.0% | 1.98% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.81 | +18.0% | 2.12% | 4 |
| 2022 | $3.23 | +3.1% | 2.03% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.13 | +31.1% | 1.75% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.39 | −15.4% | 1.68% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VBR yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $209.32 | 2.11% | $4.42 | 2.1% |
| 3 years ago | $151.05 | 2.93% | $12.58 | 8.3% |
| 5 years ago | $178.86 | 2.47% | $19.64 | 11.0% |
| 10 years ago | $108.81 | 4.06% | $32.65 | 30.0% |
| 20 years ago | $69.73 | 6.34% | $49.52 | 71.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VBR yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBR | Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.91% | 0.07% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VBR distribution history
67 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-30 | $1.0300 | −5.5% |
| 2026-06-26 | 2026-06-26 | 2026-06-30 | $1.0900 | −12.4% |
| 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-31 | $1.2440 | +17.8% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | $1.0560 | +13.8% |
| 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-10-01 | $0.9280 | +1.9% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-02 | $0.9110 | −26.7% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $1.2420 | +13.8% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | $1.0910 | +25.4% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.8700 | −14.5% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-01 | $1.0170 | +7.8% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-26 | $0.9430 | −18.3% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-27 | $1.1540 | +31.9% |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-26 | $0.8750 | −1.4% |
| 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-28 | $0.8870 | −0.6% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-28 | $0.8920 | −20.3% |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-28 | $1.1190 | +45.1% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-28 | $0.7710 | +8.3% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | $0.7120 | +13.7% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-28 | $0.6260 | −47.0% |
| 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-28 | 2021-12-30 | $1.1820 | +78.5% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-29 | $0.6620 | +1.7% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | $0.6510 | +2.4% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-30 | $0.6360 | −27.4% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-30 | $0.8760 | +41.3% |
| 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-28 | 2020-09-30 | $0.6200 | +25.8% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.4930 | +23.2% |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-11 | 2020-03-13 | $0.4000 | −60.6% |
| 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-26 | 2019-12-30 | $1.0160 | +112.6% |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-19 | $0.4780 | −35.5% |
| 2019-06-27 | 2019-06-28 | 2019-07-02 | $0.7410 | +25.6% |
| 2019-03-28 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-04-02 | $0.5900 | −27.8% |
| 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-26 | 2018-12-28 | $0.8170 | +4.3% |
| 2018-09-28 | 2018-10-01 | 2018-10-03 | $0.7830 | +52.6% |
| 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-25 | 2018-06-27 | $0.5130 | −9.4% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-27 | $0.5660 | −34.3% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-27 | $0.8620 | +39.7% |
| 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-02 | $0.6170 | +46.9% |
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-05 | $0.4200 | −11.9% |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | $0.4770 | −40.1% |
| 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-27 | 2016-12-29 | $0.7960 | +21.5% |
| 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-26 | $0.6550 | +104.7% |
| 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-20 | $0.3200 | −12.8% |
| 2016-03-15 | 2016-03-17 | 2016-03-21 | $0.3670 | −50.7% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-30 | $0.7440 | −34.9% |
| 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | 2015-10-01 | $1.1430 | +1,403.9% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.0760 | −95.9% |
| 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | 2014-12-29 | $1.8450 | +7,587.5% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0240 | −98.7% |
| 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | 2013-12-31 | $1.7970 | +8,457.1% |
| 2013-03-20 | 2013-03-22 | 2013-03-26 | $0.0210 | −98.9% |
| 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-31 | $1.8740 | +6,362.1% |
| 2012-03-22 | 2012-03-26 | 2012-03-28 | $0.0290 | −97.9% |
| 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | 2011-12-30 | $1.3720 | +17,050.0% |
| 2011-03-23 | 2011-03-25 | 2011-03-29 | $0.0080 | −99.4% |
| 2010-12-27 | 2010-12-29 | 2010-12-31 | $1.2700 | +4,279.3% |
| 2010-03-23 | 2010-03-25 | 2010-03-29 | $0.0290 | −97.2% |
| 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-29 | 2009-12-31 | $1.0510 | +3,084.8% |
| 2009-03-23 | 2009-03-25 | 2009-03-27 | $0.0330 | −97.4% |
| 2008-12-24 | 2008-12-29 | 2008-12-31 | $1.2670 | +2,654.3% |
| 2008-03-12 | 2008-03-14 | 2008-03-18 | $0.0460 | −97.0% |
| 2007-12-20 | 2007-12-24 | 2007-12-27 | $1.5090 | +2,501.7% |
| 2007-03-22 | 2007-03-26 | 2007-03-28 | $0.0580 | −95.6% |
| 2006-12-22 | 2006-12-27 | 2006-12-29 | $1.3310 | +3,227.5% |
| 2006-03-20 | 2006-03-22 | 2006-03-29 | $0.0400 | −96.8% |
| 2005-12-27 | 2005-12-29 | 2006-01-09 | $1.2560 | +15,600.0% |
| 2005-03-21 | 2005-03-23 | 2005-04-01 | $0.0080 | −99.2% |
| 2004-12-27 | 2004-12-29 | 2005-01-06 | $0.9680 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VBR dividend overview
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $4.42 per share, a yield of 1.84% at the latest close of $240.33. In 2025 it paid $4.14 per share, up 5.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +11.6% a year and over ten years +7.7%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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VBR dividends FAQ
Does VBR pay a dividend?
Yes. VBR pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2004. The most recent was $1.0300 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 28, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the VBR dividend yield?
VBR paid $4.42 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.84% at the latest close of $240.33.
When is the next VBR dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does VBR pay dividends?
VBR pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VBR pay in dividends in 2025?
VBR paid $4.14 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VBR pay?
100 shares of VBR would have paid about $442 over the past 12 months, before tax.