VOOG Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) pays a $1.81 annual dividend ($0.15 monthly), yielding 2.14% at $84.17/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 2.14%

Annual Dividend: $1.81 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-24

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Dividend

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF dividend comes from a fund that tracks the S&P 500 Growth Index, holding U.S. large-cap companies selected for strong growth characteristics. VOOG currently yields 2.14%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.8051 per share paid monthly, and the next ex-dividend date falls on June 24, 2026. With a beta of 1.18, the fund moves more than the broader market, so price swings are part of the deal. That profile fits investors who prioritize capital appreciation and can accept volatility in exchange for exposure to high-growth U.S. equities.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income generated by its underlying holdings, with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the aggregate dividend income produced by the S&P 500 Growth Index constituents, not to a single company's earnings or cash flow. The primary pressure point is the fund's beta of 1.18: when growth stocks sell off, both the share price and the income stream from underlying holdings can fall, as the annual history shows with year-over-year declines in multiple periods.

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

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.9630 to $2.1750 over that window (with 2026 a partial year in progress). The largest single-year jump in the window was 54.8% in 2023, but the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has been uneven rather than linear.

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

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+3.4%	$1.97 (2022)	$2.17 (2025)
5-Year	+1.4%	$2.03 (2020)	$2.17 (2025)
10-Year	+3.0%	$1.62 (2015)	$2.17 (2025)

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

VOOG fits dividend investors who treat income as secondary to growth, not the other way around. The current yield of 2.14% sits in the moderate (2-4%) range but runs below the fund's own 5-year average of 2.52%, meaning today's buyers are getting less income relative to price than the historical norm. The 6.0% annual dividend CAGR since 2011 is real, but the path has included meaningful year-over-year declines. What an investor gets here is exposure to large-cap U.S. growth companies with a modest income component. The trade-off is yield that lags the fund's own history and a beta of 1.18 that amplifies drawdowns.

Recent Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-24	$0.0881
2026-03-24	$0.5815
2025-12-22	$0.5818
2025-09-24	$0.5537
2025-06-26	$0.4920
2025-03-25	$0.5475
2024-12-23	$0.5336
2024-09-27	$0.5210
2024-06-28	$0.4326
2024-03-22	$0.3014

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6696
2025	$2.1750
2024	$1.7886
2023	$3.0451
2022	$1.9675

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VOOG pay dividends?

Yes, Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) pays a $0.15 monthly dividend per share, yielding 2.14%.

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

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF pays dividends monthly. The last dividend amount was $0.0881 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 24, 2026.

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

The current VOOG dividend yield is 2.14%, which is below the fund's 5-year average yield of 2.52%. That gap means today's price reflects stronger capital appreciation relative to income than the historical norm.

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

The available history shows year-over-year declines in multiple periods, including a drop from $2.1944 in 2019 to $2.0305 in 2020. The data window covers 2011 to 2025, so no claim can be made about periods outside that range.

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

VOOG has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.9630 to $2.1750 over that period, though the path included both sharp gains and declines.

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

VOOG carries a moderate (2-4%) yield at 2.14%, currently below its own 5-year average of 2.52%. Income investors who prioritize yield over growth will find the fund's primary appeal lies in capital appreciation, not dividend income.

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

VOOG suits long-term investors focused on capital growth from large-cap U.S. growth companies, with income as a secondary benefit. A beta of 1.18 and a history of year-over-year dividend declines make it a poor fit for investors who need predictable, stable income.

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

The current yield of 2.14% is below the 5-year average of 2.52%. That 38-basis-point gap reflects price appreciation outpacing dividend growth over the recent period.

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