VYM ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
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VYM dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | ≈ Oct 2, 2026 | $0.887 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | ≈ Jul 2, 2026 | $0.98 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ≈ Apr 3, 2026 | $0.862 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ≈ Jan 2, 2026 | $0.947 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ≈ Oct 3, 2025 | $0.842 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ≈ Jul 4, 2025 | $0.862 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | ≈ Apr 4, 2025 | $0.85 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ≈ Jan 3, 2025 | $0.964 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ≈ Oct 4, 2024 | $0.851 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | ≈ Jul 5, 2024 | $1.024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ≈ Mar 29, 2024 | $0.656 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from VYM's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is VYM's next ex-dividend date?
VYM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 18, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 17, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is VYM's dividend?
VYM most recently paid about $0.887 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $3.6719 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is VYM's dividend yield?
VYM's dividend yield is about 2.31%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $158.75 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does VYM pay its dividend?
VYM pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 18, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on VYM's usual timing we estimate about Jan 1, 2027.
Has VYM grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, VYM paid $3.676 per share, which was 4.5% higher than the 4 payments before that ($3.518). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of VYM pay?
At the current yield of 2.31%, $10,000 invested in VYM would pay roughly $231 a year in dividends, or about $19 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has VYM made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year VYM's share price changed by +11.1%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +13.7%. 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?