VLKAF Dividend Yield 2026: Volkswagen AG

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) pays a $5.26 annual dividend, yielding 6.47% at $93.55/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-22. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 6.47%

Annual Dividend: $5.26 per share

Payout Ratio: 57.0%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-22

Sector: Consumer Cyclical

Years of Dividend History: 13

About Volkswagen AG Dividend

Volkswagen AG dividend investors are looking at one of the world's largest automakers, a company spanning brands from Audi and Porsche to Lamborghini and Ducati. The current yield stands at 6.47%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $5.26 per share. The next ex-dividend date is June 22, 2026, with the last dividend payment of $5.9445 per share. At a beta of 0.981, VLKAF stock moves roughly in line with the broader market, making it a fit for dividend investors who want meaningful income without extreme price swings.

Dividend Safety

Volkswagen AG pays out 57.0% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). That level leaves a meaningful buffer of retained earnings, supported by a diversified revenue base spanning passenger cars, commercial vehicles, financial services, and power engineering across multiple global regions. Volkswagen AG dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from the Consumer Cyclical sector, where earnings can swing sharply with economic conditions, and the history table shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% in the available window.

Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Volkswagen AG dividend history shows a CAGR of 9.0% per year from 2014 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $5.4810 to $14.1246 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 395.0% in 2022, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear.

Volkswagen AG Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-20.4%	$27.97 (2022)	$14.12 (2025)
5-Year	+20.2%	$5.63 (2020)	$14.12 (2025)
10-Year	+10.2%	$5.37 (2015)	$14.12 (2025)

Is Volkswagen AG a Good Dividend Stock?

VLKAF stock fits dividend investors who prioritize a high current yield over predictable, uninterrupted growth. The yield classification is high (above 4%), and at 6.47% today it sits well below the 5-year average of 12.82%, which reflects how volatile this payout has been across the history window. The 57.0% payout ratio keeps the current dividend covered at a moderate level. What an investor gets here is a large, globally diversified automaker paying a meaningful income stream. The trade-off is a dividend history marked by sharp swings, not the steady annual increases income investors typically seek.

Recent Volkswagen AG Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-22	$5.9445
2025-05-20	$7.0896
2025-05-19	$7.0350
2024-05-30	$9.7260
2023-05-11	$9.5560
2022-12-19	$20.1830
2022-05-13	$7.7880
2021-07-23	$5.6510
2020-10-01	$5.6260
2019-05-15	$5.3780

Volkswagen AG Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$5.9445
2025	$14.1246
2024	$9.7260
2023	$9.5560
2022	$27.9710

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VLKAF pay dividends?

Yes, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) pays a $5.26 annual dividend per share, yielding 6.47%.

What is Volkswagen AG's current dividend yield?

Volkswagen AG's current dividend yield is 6.47%. That sits well below its 5-year average yield of 12.82%, reflecting the significant variation in annual payouts across the available history window.

Has Volkswagen AG ever cut its dividend?

Yes. The annual dividend history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within the 2014 to 2025 window. The payout dropped sharply between 2022 ($27.9710) and 2024 ($9.7260), among other fluctuations.

How fast has Volkswagen AG grown its dividend?

Volkswagen AG has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% per year from 2014 to 2025. That headline rate masks significant year-to-year volatility, including both a 395% spike and multiple declines within the same window.

Is Volkswagen AG dividend safe?

The 57.0% payout ratio, classified as moderate (40–60%), keeps the current dividend covered with earnings headroom. The main risk is sector exposure: Volkswagen AG operates in Consumer Cyclical, where earnings can fall sharply, and the history shows the payout has moved dramatically in both directions.

Is Volkswagen AG a good dividend stock for income investors?

For income investors focused on yield, VLKAF stock offers a high (above 4%) current yield of 6.47% backed by a moderate payout ratio. The trade-off is a history of large swings in annual payments, which makes the income stream less predictable than investors typically prefer.

How does Volkswagen AG compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 6.47% is well below Volkswagen AG's 5-year average yield of 12.82%. That gap reflects the extreme variability in annual dividend amounts rather than a structural shift in payout policy.

What type of investor is Volkswagen AG best suited for?

Volkswagen AG suits dividend investors who prioritize a high current yield and can tolerate significant year-to-year variation in payout amounts. The 9.0% CAGR over 11 years shows long-run growth, but the path has been far from smooth.

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