VNQ ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | ≈ Oct 7, 2026 | $0.805 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | ≈ Jul 8, 2026 | $0.855 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | ≈ Apr 7, 2026 | $0.946 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ≈ Jan 5, 2026 | $0.801 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | ≈ Oct 8, 2025 | $0.872 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ≈ Jul 10, 2025 | $0.868 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | ≈ Apr 8, 2025 | $0.932 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ≈ Jan 6, 2025 | $0.856 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | ≈ Oct 11, 2024 | $0.813 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | ≈ Jul 12, 2024 | $1.033 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | ≈ Apr 5, 2024 | $0.732 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from VNQ's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is VNQ's next ex-dividend date?
VNQ's next ex-dividend date is Dec 23, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 22, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is VNQ's dividend?
VNQ most recently paid about $0.805 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $3.4044 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is VNQ's dividend yield?
VNQ's dividend yield is about 3.76%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $90.65 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does VNQ pay its dividend?
VNQ pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 23, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on VNQ's usual timing we estimate about Jan 6, 2027.
Has VNQ grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, VNQ paid $3.407 per share, which was 3.4% lower than the 4 payments before that ($3.528). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of VNQ pay?
At the current yield of 3.76%, $10,000 invested in VNQ would pay roughly $376 a year in dividends, or about $31 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has VNQ made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year VNQ's share price changed by -1.6%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +2.2%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?