ESGV Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF

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Data last updated: Oct 19, 2026

Dividend Yield: 0.88%

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Years of Dividend History: 9

About Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF Dividend

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF dividend reflects the aggregate distributions from a market-cap-weighted index of U.S. large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks screened for environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria. The current yield is 0.88%, which places ESGV firmly in low-yield territory. ESGV pays dividends quarterly, and the fund has grown its per-share payout every year for six consecutive years. This ETF fits dividend investors who prioritize ESG-aligned exposure and steady payout growth over immediate income.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF dividend safety depends on the aggregate distributions generated by the underlying ESG-screened U.S. equities held in the index, not on a single company's earnings or cash flow. Payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so the relevant risk factor is the composition of the index itself: because the index excludes certain companies based on ESG screens, the dividend pool is narrower than a broad market fund, which can amplify the impact of distribution cuts among the remaining holdings. No year-over-year decline appears in the available history from 2019 through 2025.

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.5% per year from 2019 to 2025. Per-share payouts grew from $0.7167 to $1.1031 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 0.6% in 2025, a sharp deceleration from the largest increase of 11.8% recorded in 2022.

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+5.8%	$0.93 (2022)	$1.10 (2025)
5-Year	+7.2%	$0.78 (2020)	$1.10 (2025)

Is Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

ESGV suits dividend investors who want ESG-screened U.S. equity exposure paired with a growing payout, and who are not relying on the dividend for near-term income. The yield is low (below 2%), currently sitting at 0.88%, so the income itself is modest. The six-year streak of consecutive increases and a 7.5% annual growth rate are the real draw here. The trade-off is straightforward: an investor gets a rising payout from a broad, ESG-filtered U.S. stock universe, but accepts a yield that delivers little immediate cash relative to the share price.

Recent Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-18	$0.3207
2026-06-18	$0.2792
2026-03-20	$0.2943
2025-12-19	$0.2951
2025-09-19	$0.2831
2025-06-20	$0.2581
2025-03-21	$0.2668
2024-12-20	$0.2890
2024-09-20	$0.2839
2024-06-21	$0.3006

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.8942
2025	$1.1031
2024	$1.0961
2023	$0.9882
2022	$0.9326

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does ESGV pay dividends?

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does ESGV pay monthly dividends?

No — Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) pays quarterly, not monthly.

What is ESGV's dividend yield?

Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) currently yields 0.88% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF ever cut its dividend?

No year-over-year decline appears in the available history from 2019 through 2025. The data window covers six complete years, so no cut is visible within that period, though history before 2019 is not available for review.

How fast has Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF grown its dividend?

ESGV has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% per year from 2019 to 2025. Per-share payouts rose from $0.7167 to $1.1031 over that six-year window.

Is Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

At 0.88%, the ESGV dividend yield is low (below 2%), which limits its appeal as a pure income source. The fund's six consecutive years of payout increases and a 7.5% CAGR make it more relevant to investors focused on dividend growth than immediate cash income.

What type of investor is Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF best suited for?

ESGV fits investors who want ESG-screened U.S. equity exposure with a growing dividend and can accept a low current yield of 0.88%. It is not structured for investors who need high immediate income from their holdings.

Why is Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF dividend yield low?

The yield is low because the fund holds a broad, ESG-screened universe of U.S. equities, including many growth-oriented large-, mid-, and small-cap companies that pay modest dividends. The fund's structure passes through only what the underlying holdings distribute.

Latest ESGV News

• The Best Mutual Funds Of 2026 - Forbes — Forbes
• Best ESG ETFs to Buy in 2026 - The Motley Fool — The Motley Fool
• ECAT: Dividend May Be Reduced Following Saba Capital Drama - Seeking Alpha — Seeking Alpha

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