VOO Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) pays a $7.35 annual dividend ($1.96 quarterly), yielding 1.08% at $683.17/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-26. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.08%

Annual Dividend: $7.35 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-26

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

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 constituent in proportion to its index weighting. The fund currently yields 1.07%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $7.3456 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 26, 2026, with the last quarterly payment coming in at $1.9622 per share. That low yield makes VOO a better fit for growth-and-income investors than pure income seekers, a profile supported by its 13.6% dividend CAGR since 2011.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays out dividends sourced entirely 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 earnings and dividend decisions of 500 large U.S. companies rather than a single corporate balance sheet. The primary pressure point is a broad market downturn that causes index constituents to cut or suspend their own dividends, as happened in 2020 when VOO's annual payout dipped from $5.5710 to $5.3030.

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

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 13.6% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.1860 to $7.0678 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation). The largest single-year jump was 73.5% in 2014, while 2020 produced the only year-over-year decline in the available history, with the annual payout falling from $5.5710 to $5.3030.

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 exposure to large U.S. companies and are willing to accept a low current yield in exchange for above-average dividend growth. The current yield of 1.07% is low (below 2%), though it sits above the 5-year average of 0.92%, meaning today's entry point delivers slightly more income than the recent norm. The fund has grown its per-share payout nearly sixfold since 2011, which is the real draw. The trade-off is straightforward: income today is modest, but the dividend has compounded at 13.6% annually, rewarding patience over immediate yield.

Recent Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
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
2024-03-22	$1.5429

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$3.8346
2025	$7.0678
2024	$6.7035
2023	$6.3572
2022	$5.9470

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• IVV — iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (1.10% yield)
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• SPY — State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (1.01% yield)

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pay dividends?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $1.9622 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 26, 2026.

What is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF's current dividend yield?

The current VOO dividend yield is 1.07%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.92%. That means today's yield is modestly higher than what investors have received on average over the past five years.

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

Within the available history, VOO's annual payout declined once: from $5.5710 in 2019 to $5.3030 in 2020, a drop of roughly 4.8%. 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?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.1860 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 1.07% yield is low (below 2%). The fund is better characterized as a growth-and-income holding, where the 13.6% annual dividend CAGR over 14 years is the primary draw rather than immediate income.

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

VOO suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The fund's 13.6% dividend CAGR since 2011 rewards long holding periods, while the 1.07% current yield offers limited near-term income.

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

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF yield of 1.07% is above the fund's 5-year average of 0.92%. Investors buying today are receiving slightly more income relative to price than the recent historical norm.

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