Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | $1.23 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 |
| March 27, 2025 | $1.23 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 |
| December 20, 2024 | $1.28 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 |
| October 1, 2024 | $1.31 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 |
| July 2, 2024 | $1.24 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 |
Dividends Summary
- Vanguard Utilities ETF has issued 73 dividend payments over the past 18 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 82 days ago, on June 30, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $1.3295 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.88 per share.
Company News
The Vanguard Utilities ETF is outperforming the S&P 500 by leveraging increasing electricity demand driven by AI data center infrastructure, offering investors an indirect AI investment with steady dividend income.
Duke Energy reported strong Q1 results, with adjusted EPS of $1.76 exceeding consensus. The company reaffirmed its FY25 adjusted EPS outlook and long-term growth rate. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment saw higher income, driven by increased retail sales and better weather.
Economists have raised the probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months, citing a disappointing jobs report and market volatility. However, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes the U.S. economy has not entered a recession, though the odds of one are more likely than not. Investors are advised to consider defensive sectors like quality, consumer staples, healthcare, and utilities to navigate the uncertain environment.
The Utilities sector has been the second best of the eleven S&P 500 sectors so far in 2024, and it's the best performing sector so far in May.