iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF
VEGIDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| December 20, 2024 | $0.56 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
| June 17, 2024 | $0.37 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 |
| December 27, 2023 | $0.55 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF has rewarded shareholders with 30 dividend payments over the past 13 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VEGI shares during this period received a total of $8.52 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.50/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2012, the dividend payout has grown by 150.9%, from $0.20 to $0.50.
Company News
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Deere reported strong Q2 results, beating revenue estimates, despite tariff-related costs. Analysts at Raymond James and D.A. Davidson raised their price forecasts for Deere, citing the company's resilience and stable cash flow outlook.
Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating on Deere, citing positive drivers like capital stock growth, Precision Ag adoption, and reduced tariff risks. The analyst views Deere's Q2 results as consistent with adjusted expectations, with dealers increasing inventories ahead of normal seasonality.
The U.S. economy is expected to continue growing in 2025, but the outlook for the rural economy is more uncertain due to policy changes proposed by the incoming administration, which could negatively impact industries like agriculture, construction, and energy.
