VOT Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) pays a $1.82 annual dividend ($0.40 quarterly), yielding 0.61% at $300.18/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-26. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.61%

Annual Dividend: $1.82 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-26

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 21

About Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF Dividend

The Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF dividend reflects a fund built to track the CRSP US Mid Cap Growth Index, holding every security in the benchmark through a full-replication, passively managed strategy. VOT currently pays a 0.61% yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.8215 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 26, 2026, with the last quarterly payment coming in at $0.3993 per share. With a beta of 1.16, VOT carries above-average price volatility, making it a better fit for growth-and-income investors who can tolerate swings in exchange for dividend growth.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap 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 Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF dividend safety is tied directly to the income produced by its portfolio of mid-cap growth companies, which can vary year to year depending on how much those holdings distribute. The most significant pressure point is that growth-oriented companies typically retain earnings rather than pay them out, which keeps the fund's income stream lean and subject to fluctuation.

Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 8.5% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.8610 to $1.7905 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 24.0% in 2019, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, with 2020 dropping from $1.2460 to $1.1810.

Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+8.6%	$1.40 (2022)	$1.79 (2025)
5-Year	+8.7%	$1.18 (2020)	$1.79 (2025)
10-Year	+8.3%	$0.81 (2015)	$1.79 (2025)

Is Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

VOT fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield and are comfortable with the income variability that comes from a mid-cap growth portfolio. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 0.61%, though that sits above the 5-year average of 0.49%, meaning the current entry point offers slightly more income than the historical norm. The 8.5% annual growth rate over nine years is the real draw here. The trade-off is clear: an investor gets meaningful dividend growth and broad mid-cap growth exposure, but accepts a thin current yield and a beta of 1.16 that brings price volatility along for the ride.

Recent Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-26	$0.3993
2026-03-27	$0.5097
2025-12-22	$0.4788
2025-09-29	$0.4337
2025-06-30	$0.4264
2025-03-27	$0.4516
2024-12-23	$0.5050
2024-09-26	$0.4012
2024-06-27	$0.3874
2024-03-21	$0.4085

Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.9090
2025	$1.7905
2024	$1.7021
2023	$1.5663
2022	$1.3980

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VOT pay dividends?

Yes, Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) pays a $0.40 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.61%.

How often does Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF pay dividends?

Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $0.3993 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 26, 2026.

What is Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF's current dividend yield?

The current VOT dividend yield is 0.61%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.49%. That means income relative to price is modestly elevated compared to recent history.

Has Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, within the available history window, the annual dividend declined from $1.2460 in 2019 to $1.1810 in 2020, a year-over-year drop exceeding 5%. The data window runs from 2016 to 2025.

How fast has Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF grown its dividend?

VOT has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.8610 to $1.7905 over that nine-year period.

Is Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

VOT carries a low (below 2%) yield of 0.61%, which limits its appeal for investors who need current income. Its strength is dividend growth at 8.5% annually, making it better suited for investors who can wait for income to build over time.

What type of investor is Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF best suited for?

VOT fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 8.5% annual CAGR and 4 consecutive years of increases appeal to patient investors, while the 0.61% yield and beta of 1.16 make it a poor match for those needing high, steady income now.

Why is Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF dividend yield low?

The yield is low because the fund holds mid-cap growth companies, which typically retain earnings rather than distribute them. That keeps the income passed through to VOT shareholders thin, reflected in the current 0.61% yield.

How does Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 0.61%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 0.49%, so income investors are getting slightly more yield than the fund has historically offered. The gap is modest but real.

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