VDE Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Energy ETF

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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) pays a $4.03 annual dividend ($1.03 quarterly), yielding 2.48% at $162.78/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 2.48%

Annual Dividend: $4.03 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-24

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 22

About Vanguard Energy ETF Dividend

Vanguard Energy ETF dividend investors get exposure to U.S. energy sector equities through a fund managed by The Vanguard Group, tracking the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Energy 25/50 via full replication. The current yield is 2.68%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.0291 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 24, 2026. VDE's beta of 0.01 reflects minimal sensitivity to broad market swings, which suits income investors who want energy sector exposure without amplified market volatility.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Energy ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income from its underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard Energy ETF dividend safety depends on the income generated by the U.S. energy companies the fund holds, not on a corporate earnings retention decision. The most significant pressure point is energy price volatility: the history table shows year-over-year declines in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023, each tied to periods when energy sector income contracted.

Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Energy ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.9% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.2470 to $3.9100 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 38.0% in 2022, reflecting the sharp energy sector income surge that year, though the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which shows the growth path is not linear.

Vanguard Energy ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-4.0%	$4.43 (2022)	$3.91 (2025)
5-Year	+9.6%	$2.47 (2020)	$3.91 (2025)
10-Year	+4.0%	$2.64 (2015)	$3.91 (2025)

Is Vanguard Energy ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

VDE fits dividend investors who want moderate income from U.S. energy equities and can tolerate year-to-year payment swings. The yield sits at moderate (2–4%), currently at 2.68%, slightly above its 5-year average of 2.58%, which means the current entry point offers a marginally better income rate than the recent norm. The 7.9% long-term CAGR is respectable, but the history includes multiple down years, so income is not predictable from one year to the next. What an investor gets is energy sector dividend exposure with a long payment history dating to 2010 and a low-beta structure. The trade-off is accepting dividend variability in exchange for that sector-specific income stream.

Recent Vanguard Energy ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-24	$1.0321
2026-03-24	$0.9690
2025-12-17	$1.0280
2025-09-24	$1.0000
2025-06-26	$0.9330
2025-03-25	$0.9490
2024-12-18	$0.9660
2024-09-27	$1.0520
2024-06-28	$0.9480
2024-03-22	$0.9560

Vanguard Energy ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.0011
2025	$3.9100
2024	$3.9220
2023	$3.9170
2022	$4.4260

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Vanguard Energy ETF pay dividends?

Vanguard Energy ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $1.0321 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 24, 2026.

What is Vanguard Energy ETF's current dividend yield?

The current VDE dividend yield is 2.68%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 2.58%. That places it in the moderate (2–4%) yield range.

Has Vanguard Energy ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows multiple year-over-year declines: payments fell in 2016 ($2.4140 from $2.6380), 2018 ($2.5830 from $2.8710), 2020 ($2.4690 from $2.7840), and 2023 ($3.9170 from $4.4260). Dividend cuts have occurred more than once in the available data window.

How fast has Vanguard Energy ETF grown its dividend?

Vanguard Energy ETF has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.2470 to $3.9100 over that period.

Is Vanguard Energy ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

VDE offers a moderate 2.68% yield with a long payment history going back to 2010, but the dividend has declined in multiple years. Income investors who need predictable year-over-year payments will find the variability a meaningful trade-off.

Is Vanguard Energy ETF dividend safe?

The payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so safety depends on income from underlying U.S. energy holdings. The history shows four separate down years, which means the dividend is subject to energy sector income fluctuations rather than a fixed corporate payout policy.

How does Vanguard Energy ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 2.68%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 2.58%. The difference is small, but it means the fund is currently paying out at a slightly higher rate than its recent average.

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