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

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Data last updated: Oct 04, 2026

Snapshot (as of Oct 04, 2026): Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) pays a $1.52 annual dividend ($0.41 quarterly), yielding 1.26% at $120.03/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-08. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.26%

Annual Dividend: $1.52 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-08

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 a 1.59% yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.9754 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 8, 2026, with the most recent quarterly payment at $0.4142 per share. With a beta of 1.001, AVUV moves nearly in lockstep with the broader market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors who want dividend expansion rather than high current income.

Dividend Safety

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through from its underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF dividend safety is supported by the fund's structure: distributions reflect the income generated by a broadly diversified portfolio of small-cap value stocks, with low portfolio turnover and an active approach designed to reduce unnecessary costs. The primary pressure point is that dividend income depends on the earnings and distributions of the underlying holdings, which can fluctuate with small-cap market conditions.

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 window (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	+18.7%	$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 expansion over immediate income. The yield is low (below 2%) at 1.59%, and that is the central trade-off: the fund's current yield sits well above its 5-year average of 1.12%, which shows the income stream has grown meaningfully, but it still falls short of what dedicated income investors typically seek. Five consecutive years of dividend increases and an 18.6% annual growth rate are the defining characteristics here. An investor in AVUV gets a fast-growing dividend backed by a diversified small-cap value portfolio, and accepts a below-average starting yield in exchange for that growth pace.

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

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-08	$0.4142
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

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

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.1371
2025	$1.6123
2024	$1.5562
2023	$1.4848
2022	$1.2958

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AVUV pay dividends?

Yes, Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) pays a $0.41 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 1.26%.

How often does AVUV pay dividends?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does AVUV pay monthly dividends?

No — Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) pays quarterly, not monthly.

How much does AVUV pay per month?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) pays about $0.13 per share per month at the current annual dividend rate of $1.52. Actual payments arrive quarterly; this figure normalizes annual income to a monthly view.

What is AVUV's dividend yield?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) currently yields 1.26% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

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

No year-over-year decline appears in the available dividend history from 2020 through 2025. The 2026 figure is a partial year and does not represent a cut.

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

AVUV has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6% per year 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 focused on current yield, AVUV's 1.59% falls in the low range. The fund is better characterized as a dividend growth vehicle, with a 18.6% annual growth rate over five years and five consecutive years of increases.

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