Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Dividend History
VDC latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.04%trailing 12-month yield
- $4.88paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2004paying since
- +1.9%5-year growth a year
VDC dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $488
- Each payment
- $122
- Value of the shares
- $23,924
- Yield
- 2.04%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $4.88 per share, before tax.
VDC distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VDC distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
VDC distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.65 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $4.77 | −3.2% | 2.26% | 4 |
| 2024 | $4.93 | −2.5% | 2.33% | 4 |
| 2023 | $5.05 | +11.3% | 2.65% | 4 |
| 2022 | $4.54 | +6.1% | 2.37% | 4 |
| 2021 | $4.28 | −1.6% | 2.14% | 4 |
| 2020 | $4.35 | +10.4% | 2.50% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VDC yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $216.76 | 2.25% | $4.88 | 2.3% |
| 3 years ago | $177.45 | 2.75% | $15.14 | 8.5% |
| 5 years ago | $185.46 | 2.63% | $24.20 | 13.0% |
| 10 years ago | $134.48 | 3.63% | $43.81 | 32.6% |
| 20 years ago | $63.21 | 7.72% | $65.61 | 103.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VDC yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDC | Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.27% | 0.10% |
| FSTA | Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 2.32% | 0.07% |
| XLP | Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.65% | 0.09% |
| GXPS | Global X Purecap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 1.24% | 0.14% |
| UGE | ProShares Ultra Consumer Goods | 2.42% | 0.93% |
| IYK | iShares US Consumer Staples ETF | 2.58% | 0.38% |
| KXI | iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 2.44% | 0.43% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VDC distribution history
56 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-25 | $1.2110 | −1.1% |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | $1.2240 | +0.6% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $1.2170 | −1.1% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | $1.2300 | +8.8% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | $1.1310 | −9.0% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $1.2430 | +6.5% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $1.1670 | −3.3% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | $1.2070 | −8.5% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | $1.3190 | −14.4% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | $1.5410 | +78.8% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | $0.8620 | −51.9% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | $1.7920 | +74.1% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | $1.0290 | −26.0% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | $1.3910 | +65.2% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | $0.8420 | −41.6% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | $1.4420 | +25.5% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | $1.1490 | −5.0% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | $1.2090 | +63.6% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | $0.7390 | −41.1% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | $1.2550 | +20.6% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | $1.0410 | +1.8% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | $1.0230 | +6.6% |
| 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-29 | 2021-03-31 | $0.9600 | −38.9% |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | $1.5720 | +80.5% |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-16 | $0.8710 | −32.4% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | $1.2890 | +108.6% |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-11 | 2020-03-13 | $0.6180 | −41.8% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-19 | $1.0620 | −2.7% |
| 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-01 | $1.0910 | +4.9% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $1.0400 | +39.0% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-26 | $0.7480 | −28.4% |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-18 | $1.0440 | +27.2% |
| 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-27 | $0.8210 | −34.2% |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-03 | $1.2470 | +132.6% |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | $0.5360 | −48.3% |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-19 | $1.0360 | +34.4% |
| 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-02 | $0.7710 | −25.7% |
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-05 | $1.0370 | +24.3% |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | $0.8340 | −13.8% |
| 2016-12-14 | 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | $0.9680 | +14.7% |
| 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-26 | $0.8440 | +10.6% |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-27 | $0.7630 | +20.3% |
| 2016-03-21 | 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | $0.6340 | −29.4% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-30 | $0.8980 | −62.5% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | $2.3960 | −0.9% |
| 2014-12-18 | 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | $2.4170 | −0.5% |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | $2.4280 | −6.3% |
| 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | $2.5910 | +36.8% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | $1.8940 | −0.6% |
| 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-27 | 2010-12-29 | $1.9060 | +9.7% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-29 | $1.7380 | +48.2% |
| 2008-12-22 | 2008-12-24 | 2008-12-29 | $1.1730 | +1.2% |
| 2007-12-14 | 2007-12-18 | 2007-12-20 | $1.1590 | +20.7% |
| 2006-12-18 | 2006-12-20 | 2006-12-22 | $0.9600 | +36.6% |
| 2005-12-22 | 2005-12-27 | 2006-01-05 | $0.7030 | −35.7% |
| 2004-12-22 | 2004-12-27 | 2005-01-04 | $1.0940 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VDC dividend overview
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $4.88 per share, a yield of 2.04% at the latest close of $239.24. In 2025 it paid $4.77 per share, down 3.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +1.9% a year and over ten years +3.8%.
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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VDC dividends FAQ
Does VDC pay a dividend?
Yes. VDC pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2004. The most recent was $1.2110 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 23, 2026, payable September 25, 2026.
What is the VDC dividend yield?
VDC paid $4.88 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.04% at the latest close of $239.24.
When is the next VDC 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 VDC pay dividends?
VDC pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VDC pay in dividends in 2025?
VDC paid $4.77 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VDC pay?
100 shares of VDC would have paid about $488 over the past 12 months, before tax.