Vanguard Utilities ETF
VPUDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $1.36 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 |
| September 26, 2025 | $1.23 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 |
| 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 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard Utilities ETF has rewarded shareholders with 75 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VPU shares during this period received a total of $67.10 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.36/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: VPU currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.73%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 182.3%, from $0.48 to $1.36.
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