VPU Dividend History
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares · every payment since 2004
As of Nov 5, 2026, VPU has paid 87 distributions since 2004. The most recent was $1.2580 per share (ex-date Sep 23, 2026). Over the last 12 months VPU paid $5.1990 across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 2.78%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +2.2% versus the 2 before.
Latest distribution
$1.2580
Last ex-date
Sep 23, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$5.20
Trailing yield
2.78%
Frequency
Quarterly
Payments on record
87
Key facts: VPU dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends has 87 distribution payments on record for Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU), going back to 2004.
- VPU's most recent distribution was $1.26 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 23, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Nov 5, 2026, VPU paid $5.20 per share in distributions across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 2.78%.
- VPU's most recent increase in its regular distribution took effect with the Jun 24, 2026 ex-date, a 1.9% rise to $1.30 per share.
- VPU's most recent decrease in its regular distribution took effect with the Sep 23, 2026 ex-date, a 3.3% reduction to $1.26 per share.
- VPU paid $5.04 per share in distributions in calendar year 2025, up 2.4% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "VPU Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VPU/dividend-history
VPU distributions per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent distribution amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
VPU dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 3 | $3.8360 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $5.0440 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 4 | $4.9280 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 4 | $4.7800 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 4 | $4.5770 | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 4 | $4.2240 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 4 | $4.3500 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 4 | $4.0370 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 4 | $3.8070 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 4 | $3.7070 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 4 | $3.4130 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | $3.4140 | +50.7% |
| 2014 | 3timing | $2.2650 | -27.7% |
| 2013 | 4 | $3.1320 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 4 | $2.9970 | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 4 | $2.6590 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 4 | $2.5400 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 4 | $2.4700 | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 4 | $2.3630 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 4 | $2.1870 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 4 | $2.1900 | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 4 | $1.9000 | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 1timing | $1.5460 | — |
Every VPU distribution
49 higher · 25 lower · 9 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $1.2580 | -3.3% | Lower |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $1.3010 | +1.9% | Higher |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $1.2770 | +4.1% | Higher |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $1.3630 | — | Special |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $1.2270 | +0.1% | Unchanged |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $1.2260 | -0.2% | Unchanged |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $1.2280 | -3.7% | Lower |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $1.2750 | -2.8% | Lower |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $1.3120 | +5.4% | Higher |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $1.2450 | +13.6% | Higher |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $1.0960 | -16.3% | Lower |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $1.3100 | +7.9% | Higher |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $1.2140 | +9.2% | Higher |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $1.1120 | -2.8% | Lower |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $1.1440 | -4.3% | Lower |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $1.1950 | +9.9% | Higher |
| Sep 28, 2022 | — | $1.2830 | — | Special |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $1.0870 | +7.4% | Higher |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $1.0120 | -4.9% | Lower |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $1.0640 | +4.9% | Higher |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $1.1880 | — | Special |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $1.0140 | +5.8% | Higher |
| Mar 26, 2021 | — | $0.9580 | -28.0% | Lower |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $1.3300 | +5.7% | Higher |
| Sep 11, 2020 | — | $0.8870 | — | Special |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $1.2580 | +23.1% | Higher |
| Mar 10, 2020 | — | $0.8750 | — | Special |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $1.0220 | +4.2% | Higher |
| Sep 26, 2019 | — | $1.0890 | — | Special |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.9810 | +3.8% | Higher |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.9450 | -7.2% | Lower |
| Dec 13, 2018 | — | $1.0180 | +9.0% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2018 | — | $0.9340 | -8.1% | Lower |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $1.0160 | +8.7% | Higher |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.8390 | — | Special |
| Dec 14, 2017 | — | $0.9350 | -2.9% | Lower |
| Sep 27, 2017 | — | $0.9630 | +9.9% | Higher |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $0.8760 | -6.1% | Lower |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.9330 | -1.1% | Lower |
| Dec 14, 2016 | — | $0.9430 | +2.6% | Higher |
| Sep 20, 2016 | — | $0.9190 | +10.2% | Higher |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.8340 | +16.3% | Higher |
| Mar 21, 2016 | — | $0.7170 | -18.3% | Lower |
| Dec 17, 2015 | — | $0.8780 | +0.3% | Higher |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.8750 | +4.4% | Higher |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $0.8380 | +1.8% | Higher |
| Mar 23, 2015 | — | $0.8230 | +4.0% | Higher |
| Sep 22, 2014 | — | $0.7910 | +6.5% | Higher |
| Jun 23, 2014 | — | $0.7430 | +1.6% | Higher |
| Mar 24, 2014 | — | $0.7310 | -11.3% | Lower |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.8240 | +3.0% | Higher |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.8000 | +2.0% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.7840 | +8.3% | Higher |
| Mar 22, 2013 | — | $0.7240 | -9.3% | Lower |
| Dec 20, 2012 | — | $0.7980 | +2.0% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $0.7820 | +10.1% | Higher |
| Jun 25, 2012 | — | $0.7100 | +0.4% | Higher |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.7070 | +2.5% | Higher |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.6900 | +1.0% | Higher |
| Sep 23, 2011 | — | $0.6830 | +2.9% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2011 | — | $0.6640 | +6.8% | Higher |
| Mar 25, 2011 | — | $0.6220 | -13.2% | Lower |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.7170 | +12.7% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2010 | — | $0.6360 | +3.2% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2010 | — | $0.6160 | +7.9% | Higher |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $0.5710 | -7.8% | Lower |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.6190 | +1.8% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2009 | — | $0.6080 | -1.6% | Lower |
| Jun 24, 2009 | — | $0.6180 | -1.1% | Lower |
| Mar 25, 2009 | — | $0.6250 | -3.7% | Lower |
| Dec 22, 2008 | — | $0.6490 | +4.3% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2008 | — | $0.6220 | +18.3% | Higher |
| Jun 24, 2008 | — | $0.5260 | -7.1% | Lower |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $0.5660 | -6.8% | Lower |
| Dec 14, 2007 | — | $0.6070 | +2.7% | Higher |
| Sep 24, 2007 | — | $0.5910 | +16.8% | Higher |
| Jun 25, 2007 | — | $0.5060 | +4.8% | Higher |
| Mar 26, 2007 | — | $0.4830 | -14.4% | Lower |
| Dec 18, 2006 | — | $0.5640 | +3.9% | Higher |
| Sep 25, 2006 | — | $0.5430 | -9.5% | Lower |
| Jun 26, 2006 | — | $0.6000 | +7.9% | Higher |
| Mar 20, 2006 | — | $0.4830 | — | Special |
| Dec 22, 2005 | — | $0.5560 | +4.9% | Higher |
| Sep 26, 2005 | — | $0.3990 | — | Special |
| Jun 27, 2005 | — | $0.5300 | +27.7% | Higher |
| Mar 24, 2005 | — | $0.4150 | — | First |
| Dec 22, 2004 | — | $1.5460 | — | First |
VPU dividend history — FAQ
How much is VPU's distribution?
As of Nov 5, 2026, VPU's most recent distribution was $1.2580 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 23, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.1990 per share across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 2.78%.
How often does VPU pay a distribution?
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares pays on a quarterly schedule. It made 4 payments in the last 12 months and 4 in 2025.
When is VPU's next distribution?
VPU's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its quarterly schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has VPU ever cut its distribution?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 25 regular payments lower than the one before it. Option-income and bond funds vary their distributions with income earned, so reductions are routine for these funds.
How much did VPU pay in dividends in 2025?
VPU paid $5.0440 per share across 4 payments in 2025, up 2.4% from 2024.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to VPU