VPU dividend history: Vanguard Utilities
Every distribution VPU paid since 2016, with a trailing 12-month yield of 2.81% and quarterly payments. Amounts are the cash actually paid per share before tax; prices are end-of-day (as of 22 Oct 2026).
Summary
Last 24 distributions per current share
Totals per year
| Year | Per current share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.8360 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5.0440 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4.9280 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4.7800 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4.5770 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4.2240 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4.3500 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4.0370 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3.8070 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3.7070 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3.4130 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3.4140 | 4 |
Distributions: ex-dividend dates and amounts
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount per share |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 | 1.2580 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 1.3010 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 1.2770 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 1.3630 | |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 1.2270 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 1.2260 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 1.2280 | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 1.2750 | |
| 1 Oct 2024 | 1.3120 | |
| 2 Jul 2024 | 1.2450 | |
| 27 Mar 2024 | 1.0960 | |
| 22 Dec 2023 | 1.3100 | |
| 3 Oct 2023 | 1.2140 | |
| 5 Jul 2023 | 1.1120 | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 1.1440 | |
| 20 Dec 2022 | 1.1950 | |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 1.2830 | |
| 28 Jun 2022 | 1.0870 | |
| 29 Mar 2022 | 1.0120 | |
| 21 Dec 2021 | 1.0640 | |
| 4 Oct 2021 | 1.1880 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 1.0140 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 0.9580 | |
| 22 Dec 2020 | 1.3300 | |
| 16 Sep 2020 | 0.8870 | |
| 25 Jun 2020 | 1.2580 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 0.8750 | |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 1.0220 | |
| 1 Oct 2019 | 1.0890 | |
| 26 Jun 2019 | 0.9810 | |
| 26 Mar 2019 | 0.9450 | |
| 18 Dec 2018 | 1.0180 | |
| 27 Sep 2018 | 0.9340 | |
| 3 Jul 2018 | 1.0160 | |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 0.8390 | |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 0.9350 |
VPU dividends: frequently asked questions
What is the VPU dividend yield?
VPU paid 5.20 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.81% on today's price of $185.12. The yield moves with the share price and with each distribution, so it is a look back, not a promise.
How often does VPU pay a dividend?
VPU pays quarterly. The cash usually arrives about 2 days after the ex-dividend date. Own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
When is the next VPU ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date for VPU is in our data yet. Funds announce distributions shortly before the ex-date, so check back or see the issuer's website.
What was the last VPU dividend?
The latest distribution went ex on 23 September 2026 and was 1.2580 per share.
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