VOO Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026

Dividend Yield: 1.06%

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Dividend

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF dividend reflects the collective payouts of 500 large U.S. companies, as VOO holds each index constituent in proportion to its weight. The fund currently yields 1.04%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $7.4282 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 28, 2026. With a beta of 1.01, VOO moves in near-lockstep with the broader U.S. market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors who accept low current yield in exchange for broad market exposure.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays out dividends sourced directly from the underlying holdings of the S&P 500 index, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard S&P 500 ETF dividend safety is structurally tied to the aggregate dividend activity of 500 large U.S. companies rather than any single company's earnings. The primary pressure on the payout level is a broad market downturn that causes index constituents to cut or suspend their own dividends, as VOO passes through only what its holdings actually pay.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 8.1% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.3720 to $7.0678 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 19.6% in 2012, while 2020 saw a year-over-year decline from $5.5709 to $5.3027, the only down year in the available history.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+5.9%	$5.95 (2022)	$7.07 (2025)
5-Year	+5.9%	$5.30 (2020)	$7.07 (2025)
10-Year	+6.0%	$3.93 (2015)	$7.07 (2025)

Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

VOO fits growth-and-income investors who want broad U.S. large-cap exposure and are willing to accept a low current yield in exchange for dividend growth that has averaged 8.1% per year. The current yield of 1.04% is classified as low (below 2%), and it sits above the 5-year average yield of 0.88%, which means the fund is currently paying out more relative to price than it has on average over the past five years. The trade-off is straightforward: the dividend grows at a meaningful pace, but the starting income is thin. Investors who prioritize current income over long-term dividend growth will find the yield insufficient.

Recent Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-28	$1.8226
2026-06-26	$1.9622
2026-03-27	$1.8724
2025-12-22	$1.7710
2025-09-29	$1.7400
2025-06-30	$1.7447
2025-03-27	$1.8121
2024-12-23	$1.7385
2024-09-27	$1.6386
2024-06-28	$1.7835

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$5.6572
2025	$7.0678
2024	$6.7035
2023	$6.3572
2022	$5.9467

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does VOO pay dividends?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does VOO pay monthly dividends?

No — Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) pays quarterly, not monthly.

What is VOO's dividend yield?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) currently yields 1.06% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history, annual dividends declined once: from $5.5709 in 2019 to $5.3027 in 2020. No other year-over-year decline appears in the 2011 to 2025 data window.

How fast has Vanguard S&P 500 ETF grown its dividend?

VOO has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $2.3720 to $7.0678 over that period.

Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

For income investors focused on current yield, VOO's 1.04% yield is low (below 2%). The fund suits investors who prioritize dividend growth over immediate income, given its 8.1% annual growth rate over 14 years.

What type of investor is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF best suited for?

VOO fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 8.1% CAGR over 14 years is the draw; the 1.04% starting yield is the trade-off.

How does Vanguard S&P 500 ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF yield of 1.04% is above the fund's 5-year average of 0.88%. Relative to its own history, the fund is offering slightly more income per dollar invested than usual.

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