Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | $1.74 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-29 |
| July 2, 2025 | $1.74 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
| March 31, 2025 | $1.81 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 |
| December 26, 2024 | $1.74 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
| October 1, 2024 | $1.64 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 |
Dividends Summary
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has issued 61 dividend payments over the past 15 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 20 days ago, on October 1, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $1.81 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $1.09 per share.
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