AVUV Dividend Yield 2026: Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026

Dividend Yield: 1.26%

Annual Dividend: $1.56 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-09

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 8

About Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF Dividend

The Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF dividend targets small-cap U.S. companies trading at low valuations with strong profitability. AVUV currently pays $1.5612 per share annually, distributed quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date on June 9, 2026. The current yield stands at 1.26%. Growth-oriented income investors are the natural fit here, given a 5-year dividend CAGR of 18.6% that far outpaces the modest yield.

Dividend Safety

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of fund income, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF dividend safety is tied to the income generated by its underlying small-cap holdings, which the fund selects for profitability alongside low valuations. The primary pressure point is that small-cap stocks are inherently more sensitive to economic conditions, and a broad deterioration in portfolio earnings would directly reduce distributable income.

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 18.6% per year from 2020 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.6860 to $1.6123 over that span (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 3.6% in 2025, a notable step down from the 48.7% surge recorded in 2021.

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+7.6%	$1.30 (2022)	$1.61 (2025)
5-Year	+18.6%	$0.69 (2020)	$1.61 (2025)

Is Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

AVUV fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield, particularly those comfortable holding small-cap value equities. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 1.26%, though that sits above the 5-year average of 1.13%, meaning the fund is paying out slightly more relative to price than it has historically. What investors gain is an 18.6% annualized dividend growth rate over five years. The trade-off is a starting yield that delivers little immediate income. This is a dividend-growth story, not an income-replacement story.

Recent Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-09	$0.4429
2026-03-10	$0.2800
2025-12-16	$0.3813
2025-09-23	$0.4570
2025-06-24	$0.4351
2025-03-25	$0.3389
2024-12-17	$0.4345
2024-09-23	$0.3868
2024-06-24	$0.4282
2024-03-21	$0.3067

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.7229
2025	$1.6123
2024	$1.5562
2023	$1.4848
2022	$1.2960

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF pay dividends?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.4429 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 9, 2026.

What is Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF's current dividend yield?

The current AVUV dividend yield is 1.26%, above the fund's 5-year average yield of 1.13%. That places it in the low-yield category, below the 2% threshold most income-focused investors target.

Has Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF ever cut its dividend?

No annual dividend cut appears in the available history from 2020 through 2025. Each complete year showed higher payments than the prior year, though the fund has only 8 years of dividend history total.

How fast has Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF grown its dividend?

AVUV has grown its dividend at an 18.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.6860 to $1.6123 over that five-year window.

Is Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

For income investors seeking high current yield, AVUV's 1.26% falls short. The fund is better characterized as a dividend-growth holding, with an 18.6% five-year CAGR, suited to investors who can wait for compounding to build meaningful income over time.

What type of investor is Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF best suited for?

AVUV fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over immediate yield. The 18.6% five-year CAGR rewards patience, but the 1.26% starting yield means it is not designed for investors who need income now.

How does Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.26% is above the fund's 5-year average of 1.13%, so investors are receiving a slightly higher income rate relative to price than has been typical for AVUV stock historically.

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